Clinical Director - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Brighton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a Clinical Director to lead their team in a vibrant location. This full-time role offers the chance to blend clinical practice with leadership, ensuring exceptional patient care while managing operations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, supported by a dedicated team and modern facilities. With a commitment to professional development and a focus on work-life balance, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the veterinary field. Join a forward-thinking organization that values its people and fosters a culture of continuous learning.

Benefits

7.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

CPD allowance of £1250

Access to Vetlexicon

Discounted treatment for pets

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior/Lead Veterinary Surgeon or Clinical Director needed.
• Strong leadership skills and commitment to clinical excellence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical team while managing day-to-day operations.
• Deliver top-tier clinical and client care in a supportive environment.

Skills

Leadership

Veterinary Surgery

Clinical Care

Team Management

Education

Veterinary Medicine Degree

Advanced Practitioner Certification

Tools

CT Machine

X-ray Machine

Job description

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 brilliant team. This is a unique role split between providing clinical care and managing the day-to-day operations and performance of the practice. You will have the full support of a dedicated team, including your Practice Manager, Nurse Managers, and an experienced team of vets, nurses, and supporting team members.

Why New Priory?

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

We have a great reputation, a long-standing team, and some of the most modern equipment available, including a brand-new CT machine. Brighton and Hove, with its vibrant culture, beautiful beach, and excellent transport links to London and London Gatwick Airport, offers an amazing location to live and work.

• Dedicated 24hrs out of hours team
• Purpose-built CT suite
• Brand new x-ray machine

A flexible role that works for you

This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week across 4 or 5 days, depending on your preference.

Our dedicated team with multiple certificate holders

Our team of professionals spans various clinical disciplines, including Advanced Practitioners and certificate holders in ECC, surgery, dentistry, cardiology, imaging, endoscopy, feline medicine, and more. Many of our RVNs hold certificates in ECC, anaesthesia, and medicine. This diverse expertise allows us to deliver exceptional, collaborative patient care.

At New Priory, we invest in our team’s development, offering continuous learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of cases. Experienced vets mentor new graduates, and we fully support ongoing professional development, including in-house and external CPD, as well as postgraduate qualifications.

Apply Now

If you’re looking to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team in a dynamic and beautiful location, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your career with New Priory.

We recognise 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

• 7.6 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
• 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

New Priory Vets, Brighton

The Deneway, London Road, Brighton, BN1 8QR, United Kingdom

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 keen 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 Megan Dawson from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.