Clinical Director / Clinical Lead Vet - Equine

VC Evidensia UK; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate equine veterinary surgeon to lead a dedicated team in Aberdeen. This role offers a diverse workload, including routine procedures, emergency care, and collaboration with specialists. You will have the opportunity to manage a friendly team and contribute to business growth while enjoying a supportive environment. With a focus on professional development, this role provides a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including generous annual leave and CPD support. If you are looking to make a difference in equine care while enjoying the stunning surroundings of Aberdeenshire, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

7.8 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

CPD allowance and paid leave

Discounted treatment for pets

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Experienced equine veterinary surgeon with strong diagnostic and management skills.
• Ability to perform a variety of clinical duties and emergency care.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of equine vets and manage clinical duties.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for various equine conditions.

Skills

Equine Veterinary Surgery

Diagnostic Evaluations

Emergency Care

Management Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Portable DR Radiography

Ultrasound

Shockwave Therapy

Video Endoscope/Gastroscope

Job description

Clinical Director / Clinical Lead Vet - Equine

The Role

We are looking for a passionate, forward-thinking equine veterinary surgeon to lead our friendly team at our Kingswells practice in Aberdeen and join our team as a Clinical Director/ Clinical Lead Vet.

With a diverse workload, we see family ponies, high-level competition horses, and everything in between.

The role covers a wide range of clinical duties including, but not limited to, thorough physical examinations and diagnostic evaluations, developing and implementing comprehensive treatment plans for horses with a variety of conditions, lameness work up, routine procedures such as vaccinations, dental care, and ambulatory calls, and emergency and after-hours care as needed. We also accept orthopaedic, surgical, and medical referrals from local practices.

You will have dedicated time for your management responsibilities and be involved in all aspects of business planning working alongside your Area Director, Area Support Manager, and other Clinical Directors in practice to help grow the business.

Rota

We are open to full-time or part-time hours with flexible patterns to fit your lifestyle. We currently work a 1:8 OOH rota, with a half day after a weeknight and a Friday off after a weekend on-call.

We have purpose-built premises including 7 stables, trot ups, a sand school, a treatment room, stocks, a knockdown box, and a theatre. We have an excellent range of modern equipment, including portable DR radiography, ultrasound, shockwave, lasers, and video endoscope/gastroscope.

Collaboration is key and our friendly team of 7 equine vets, 2 equine nursing assistants, our newly qualified Equine RVN, and 4 office staff offer the support needed to grow and learn. We like to try new things and have regular team meetings where we encourage you to share your ideas.

We are a diverse team including certificate holders who can support you with your cases. We also benefit from visiting services including an advanced practitioner in Dentistry and a Specialist surgeon on a regular basis. We regularly get together as a team and host client evenings where you can engage with the local equine community.

In the picturesque northeast coast of Scotland, Ardene House Veterinary Practice has been serving the local community for over a century and has built long-standing relationships with clients across the area.

Life beyond work

Nature enthusiasts will delight in Aberdeenshire’s stunning surroundings, with rugged coastline, pristine beaches, and rolling hills just waiting to be explored. Take a leisurely stroll along the golden sands of Balmedie Beach, or venture into the hills for a peaceful retreat. Aberdeen City is a hub of cultural diversity boasting many galleries, theatres, and museums to immerse yourself in. There is also a wealth of lovely restaurants, shopping centres, and an active nightlife.

We recognize that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises, and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

Work-life balance

• 7.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Ardene House Veterinary Practice Ltd, Kingswells Hospital

At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging. We are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are eager to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Margaret Bryson from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.