Clinical Director - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Brighton; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary practice as a Clinical Director, where you will lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional care. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional development. With state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive environment, you can make a significant impact in veterinary care. Enjoy a vibrant location with a strong team and modern equipment. If you're ready to advance your career and embrace a fulfilling role, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Welcome Bonus

Relocation Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible voluntary benefits

7.6 weeks annual leave

CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior/Lead Veterinary Surgeon or Clinical Director.
• Passion for leadership and delivering top-tier clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the veterinary practice's operations.
• Ensure best-practice culture and top-tier client care.

Skills

Leadership in veterinary care

Clinical management

Emergency care

Surgery

Client care

Education

Veterinary degree

Postgraduate qualifications

Tools

CT machine

Dental suite

X-ray machine

Job description

Salary and Benefits

Salary from £75,000 DOE

Welcome Bonus up to £2,000

Relocation Allowance up to £2,000

Lead the way in veterinary care - Become our Clinical Director

Are you an experienced Senior/Lead Veterinary Surgeon or Clinical Director with a passion for leadership? Ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact? We would love to hear from you!

As Clinical Director, you will be an inspiring leader committed to delivering top-tier clinical and client care while fostering a best-practice culture within our team. This role involves both clinical responsibilities and managing the practice's operations. You will have the support of a dedicated team, including your Practice Manager, Nurse Managers, and an experienced team of vets, nurses, and support staff.

Why Choose New Priory?

New Priory is a 24/7 hospital in Brighton, with a branch in Peacehaven. Our hospital offers primary care, emergency out-of-hours services for 13 practices, and a mid-tier referral service including surgery, laparoscopy, imaging, and cardiology.

We have a strong reputation, a long-standing team, and modern equipment, including a new CT machine. Brighton and Hove offer a vibrant culture, beaches, and excellent transport links to London and Gatwick Airport.

• Dedicated 24-hour out-of-hours team
• State-of-the-art equipment including a purpose-built CT suite, dental suite, and new x-ray machine

A Flexible Role

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours across 4 or 5 days according to your preference.

Our Expert Team

Our team includes specialists and certificate holders in ECC, surgery, dentistry, cardiology, imaging, endoscopy, feline medicine, and more. Many RVNs hold certificates in ECC, anesthesia, and medicine. We support ongoing professional development, including in-house and external CPD and postgraduate qualifications.

Apply Now

If you want to join a forward-thinking, supportive team in a beautiful location, apply now to advance your career with New Priory.

Our Commitment to Our People

We value our staff and invest in their development and wellbeing, offering a competitive salary and benefits such as:

Work-life Balance

• 7.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
• Additional holiday for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 helpline)
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing initiatives

Development Opportunities

• £1250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD leave
• Certificate support
• Access to IVC Evidensia Academy and Vetlexicon
• Research funding options
• Care Fund for vets
• Infection Prevention and Control, and Quality Improvement Programmes

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme with contributions from IVC Evidensia
• Schemes supporting greener commutes and electric cars
• Flexible voluntary benefits, retail discounts, and pet treatment discounts