Clinical Director

Cromwell Vets; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Clinical Director to lead their Tier-3 veterinary hospital in Huntingdon. This role offers the opportunity to manage a dedicated team while focusing on both clinical and non-clinical responsibilities. With over 100 years of service, the hospital prides itself on delivering exceptional care to pets and clients. The position provides a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development, a great work-life balance, and a variety of employee benefits. If you're passionate about veterinary leadership and team success, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

RCVS & VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Extensive free online CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

Employer contribution pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced Clinical Director with strong leadership skills and RCVS registration.
• Proven track record in managing veterinary teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Tier-3 hospital and oversee five branch surgeries.
• Drive clinical excellence and practice growth while managing teams.

Skills

Veterinary Leadership

Team Management

Client Care

Clinical Involvement

Education

RCVS Registration

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Director

Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days.

Practice: Cromwell Veterinary Group

Salary: £75k - £85k per annum (Depending on Experience)

Job Type: Permanent

Are you a confident veterinary leader with a passion for people and strong commitment to pet and client care?

Would you like to lead a Tier-3 hospital in Cambridgeshire with excellent exposure and advanced team capability as Clinical Director? Then look no further than Cromwell Vets!

Why join us?

• Lead our established teams from our Huntingdon hospital, while holding responsibility for our 5 branch surgeries in the surrounding area (St Neots, Ramsey, Sawtry, Cambourne and St Ives).
• Drive forward clinical excellence, practice growth and performance within an established small animal hospital with more than 100 years of service.
• Opportunity to focus on the leadership side of the role, with scope to retain an element of clinical involvement where preferred.
• Work for a hospital that enables full work up of cases in-house - from digital radiography and ultrasounds to video-endoscopy, multi-parameter anaesthetic monitoring, tonometry, and more.
• No nights? No problem! Thanks to our own on-site Twilight and Night teams, you can choose between a 4 or 5 day working week on days only.

The team

At Cromwell Vets you will be working alongside a collaborative team to be truly proud of, due to their commitment to the delivery of exceptional care to our clients and their pets. Our clinical team is made up of 21 FTE Vets, including several certificate holders, and we support and encourage CPD (including certificate study). We also enjoy being part of our communities and attending local events to run fun dog shows raising money each year for our chosen charity and encouraging team members to take part. Cromwell Vets also holds regular social events, including summer events, impromptu lunchtime barbeques, and our famous annual Christmas party!

About us

Cromwell Vets is a busy 24-hour first opinion small animal hospital with 5 branch surgeries and a state-of-the-art rehabilitation centre. We pride ourselves on providing the highest standards in veterinary medicine, and our tier 3 hospital has excellent facilities and equipment and hosts our dedicated out of hours service. We are also very proud of The Cromwell ARC - a purpose-built physiotherapy and hydrotherapy unit with aquatic treadmill and K-Laser, run by our qualified physiotherapist. Wellbeing is top of the agenda and important to us all - we champion a better work life balance and are avid supporters of the WellVet Initiative.

What we’re looking for

• An experienced, confident Clinical Director with an interest in expanding their non-clinical, managerial caseload.
• Experience leading teams in a similar sized practice or hospital (essential)
• Current and valid RCVS registration (essential)

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness program including:
• Employee assistance program
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

To apply, find out more information or arrange a confidential chat contact Natalie at [e-mail]