Clinical Director

CVS Group UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid in full

Generous CPD allowance

Up to 33 days holiday

Health cash plan

50% off pet care services

Job summary

CVS Group UK is seeking an experienced Clinical Director or Head Veterinary Surgeon to lead the veterinary team in Newcastle. The role involves setting clinical standards, mentoring staff, and ensuring exceptional patient and client care. Applicants should have a strong clinical background, possess leadership qualities, and be committed to team empowerment. The position offers various benefits including CPD allowances, comprehensive healthcare support, and generous holiday options.

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinary surgeon.
• Ability to manage surgical and medical cases.
• Passionate about leading and empowering a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the veterinary team.
• Deliver outstanding client and patient care.
• Contribute to strategic planning and service development.
• Manage team dynamics and performance.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

High standards of patient care

Team collaboration

Strong clinical capability

Positive and resilient attitude

Job description

Rota

40 hours per week. We discuss part‑time and flexible options.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced veterinary surgeon to become our new Clinical Director or Head Veterinary Surgeon. This role is based in Newcastle, England, and will lead the veterinary team at our sites, set clinical standards and drive business performance.

About you

You are passionate about coaching, empowering your team and consistently driving high standards of patient and client care. You have strong clinical capability, a natural mentoring style, are proactive, solutions‑focused, resilient and positive, and you collaborate effectively as a team player.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and inspire the veterinary team, upholding exceptional clinical standards and a culture of excellence.
• Deliver outstanding care to clients and patients in line with best practices and RCVS guidelines.
• Work closely with the Practice Manager to maintain and elevate clinical standards, contributing to strategic planning and service development.
• Manage the veterinary team, including routine check‑ins, competency assessments, salary discussions and rota planning in collaboration with the Practice Manager.
• Participate in business performance activities such as budgeting, financial planning and optimisation of client service.
• Be clinically confident and able to manage surgical, medical and emergency cases.
• Lead on innovation by introducing progressive medical and surgical techniques to enhance patient outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with clients through first‑class care and compassionate communication.

Benefits

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full.
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams and study leave covered.
• Up to 33 days holiday (option to buy/sell).
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring.
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies.
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications.