Clinical Director - Farm Vet Surgeon

IVC Evidensia; Retford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Director for their farm veterinary practice in the Scottish Highlands. This role offers the opportunity to lead a proactive team, manage a diverse range of surgical procedures, and contribute to herd health planning in a supportive environment. With a generous salary package, including a welcome bonus and relocation allowance, this position is perfect for a seasoned vet ready to make a significant impact in the farming community. Join a close-knit team that values work-life balance and professional development, and help shape the future of veterinary excellence.

Benefits

7.8 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail discounts

Pet treatment discounts

Qualifications

• Experienced farm vet with strong clinical expertise.
• Proven experience in herd and flock health planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a dynamic team of proactive farm vets.
• Perform a high volume of farm animal surgeries.
• Drive herd and flock health planning and productivity.

Skills

Farm Veterinary Expertise

Surgical Skills in Cattle and Sheep

Herd and Flock Health Planning

Leadership and Mentoring

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

Clinical Director - Farm Vet

Speyside Vets, Aberlour, Scotland

Salary up to £85,000 DOE | Welcome Bonus up to £10,000 | Relocation Allowance up to £8,000

Are you an experienced and driven farm vet looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a proactive, progressive environment surrounded by high-end pedigree stock, surgical variety, and a strong sense of community? Speyside Vets in Aberlour could be your perfect next chapter.

About Us

Rooted in the heart of Aberlour, Speyside Vets is deeply woven into the fabric of the farming community, serving the farming hub for over 80 years. Our Aberlour site is a bustling center for farm work and equine services, proudly serving pedigree and commercial herds alongside a network of smallholders, with approximately 70% beef and 30% sheep.

The Role

1. Lead and manage a dynamic team of proactive farm vets
2. Be the trusted clinical advisor to large-scale farms
3. Perform a high volume of farm animal surgeries, including routine and emergency procedures such as C-sections in cattle and sheep
4. Drive herd and flock health planning, disease prevention, and productivity
5. Support work during peak calving/lambing seasons and at pedigree bull sales, including fertility testing
6. Contribute to shaping the future of the practice alongside a supportive area director and management team
7. Enjoy protected management time built into your schedule

What We Offer

• Salary up to £85,000 DOE
• Welcome bonus up to £10,000
• Relocation allowance up to £8,000
• 1:10 OOH rota nights and weekends during summer with dedicated OOH vets; small animal OOH outsourced
• CPD encouraged and funded, with certificates fully supported
• A close-knit, progressive, and supportive team passionate about livestock health and welfare

What We're Looking For

• Experienced farm vet with strong clinical expertise
• Passion for leadership, mentoring, and team development
• Proven experience in herd and flock health planning
• Strong surgical skills in cattle and sheep
• Understanding and appreciation of rural farming community roles

Whether you're an established leader or a seasoned vet ready to advance, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and become a cornerstone of veterinary excellence in the Scottish Highlands.

Apply today and help shape the future of Speyside Vets.

Because our people matter

We recognize that our people are fundamental to our success. We invest in our people, premises, and processes. Benefits include:

• Work-life balance: 7.8 weeks annual leave, additional holiday for your birthday
• Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, family-friendly policies, colleague wellbeing initiatives
• Development: £1250 CPD allowance, certificate support, learning opportunities via IVC Evidensia Academy, access to Vetlexicon, research funding, £1250 annual Care Fund, Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Quality Improvement Programme
• Professional Memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees
• Colleague Benefits: Company pension scheme with contributions, Cycle to Work and Green Cars Schemes, voluntary benefits, retail discounts, pet treatment discounts

£0 - £85,000 a year, up to £85,000 DOE