Clinical Director

Linnaeus Veterinary; Bebington; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in England is seeking a Clinical Director to manage and inspire their veterinary team. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills and significant leadership experience, ready to set and maintain high clinical standards. This opportunity involves both strategic leadership and hands-on clinical work. Competitive salary and career progression offered in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Generous CPD allowance

Career progression pathways

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in general practice.
• Significant experience as a Lead Vet or Clinical Director.
• Comfortable with advanced surgery and imaging.

Responsibilities

• Setting and evolving clinical standards and protocols.
• Inspiring and mentoring the vet team.
• Reviewing complex cases for clinical excellence.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Excellent communication

Mentoring skills

Team management

Leadership experience

Education

Qualified veterinary surgeon

Job description

Job title : Clinical Director

Location : Broadway Vets Wirral Merseyside (Bebington / Wallasey / Heswall)

Salary : Up to 80000 DoE

Working Hours : 40 hours / per week

About Us

For over 40 years Broadway Vets has been at the heart of the Wirral pet‑owning community trusted for our friendly honest and compassionate care.

The Wirral is a brilliant place to live and work with a mix of coastal charm green space and vibrant urban access to both Liverpool and Chester.

Operating across three modern and well‑equipped branches were proud of our RCVS Core Standards accreditation our status as an RCVS‑Approved Graduate Development Practice and our commitment to nurturing our team with training and development.

We combine a progressive forward‑thinking clinical approach with a deep‑rooted client‑centred ethos and were now looking for a new Clinical Director to lead us into our next exciting chapter.

Role Overview

This role represents a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader who is ready to roll up their sleeves and help shape the clinical culture and standards of our group. This is a rare opportunity to make a real impact driv e meaningful change and enable your t eam to thrive !

As Clinical Director youll take the helm of our talented veterinary team across all three sites. Youll split your time between strategic leadership and hands‑on clinical work helping guide our practice direction while staying close to the patients and people who make Broadway Vets special.

This role will see you inspire and lead your team while setting and evolving clinical standards at the practice. You will facilitate continuous development while implementing a strong feedback and performance culture .

Together with our team of vets you will also champion and maximise opportunities within our nursing team to support our nurses at the top of their licence.

Your key responsibilities will include :

• Setting and evolving clinical standards protocols and governance
• Inspiring and mentoring the vet team including new graduates
• Reviewing complex cases and championing clinical excellence
• Collaborating with nursing and support leadership for truly integrated teamworkingSupporting recruitment staffing strategy and future growth
• Facilitating CPD and developing a strong feedback and performance culture

What Were Looking For

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with demonstrable experience in general practice
• Significant experience as a Lead / Head Vet or Clinical Director
• Strong clinical skills and comfortable with advanced surgery and imaging
• Excellent communication interpersonal and mentoring skills
• Ability to influence inspire and engage multi site teams
• Commitment to professional development and creating a supportive learning culture

Why join us

We know that leading a veterinary team is both a privilege and a responsibility so we make sure our Clinical Directors feel supported valued and empowered.

We offer

• Competitive salary package tailored to your experience
• Generous CPD allowance and access to Linnaeus group CPD and support networks
• Career progression pathways within Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health
• The support of a respected practice with local roots backed by global resources
• A genuinely collaborative and open culture where your ideas and leadership are valued

Ready to inspire

If youre an experienced compassionate veterinary leader who is ready to take the next step into a role with real influence we want to hear from you! Apply now or for an informal chat to discuss it further pleaseget in touch withCamilla in the recruitment team at

Broadway Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health the largest family‑owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned we can truly be driven by our purpose to create a better world and think long‑term as opposed to being focused solely on short‑term profits.

At Linnaeus A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up step up and deliver quality access toa huge networkof specialists worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health allowing you to focus on what you do best care for pets.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse we care about you and want you to be authentic with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together : a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

Director

Key Skills

• Fundraising
• Management Experience
• Coaching
• Analysis Skills
• Strategic Planning
• Team Management
• Budgeting
• Leadership Experience
• Mentoring
• Public Speaking
• negotiation
• Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1