Clinical Director - Small Animal

Beaumont Veterinary Centre; Exeter; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaumont Vets in Exeter is seeking a Clinical Director to lead their team and oversee clinical standards while contributing to practice growth. This role offers a unique blend of leadership and hands-on veterinary care, with significant opportunities for professional development and support.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

7.6 weeks annual leave

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Qualifications

• MRCVS-qualified with strong clinical experience.
• Proven leadership skills or ambition to lead.
• Confident in managing clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the veterinary clinical team.
• Manage clinical standards and protocols.
• Foster a supportive work culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Development

Clinical Excellence

Education

MRCVS qualification

Job description

Clinical Director

Beaumont Vets, Exeter

Salary up to £85,000 DOE / Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 / Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

Lead the Future of Veterinary Care

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to step into a leadership role where your clinical insight, and strategic vision will make a real impact? Join Beaumont Vets as our new Clinical Director and help shape the future of our thriving practice.

As Clinical Director, you'll play a key role in leading our friendly, talented team, overseeing clinical standards, contributing to the practice's growth, and fostering a supportive and positive work culture. You'll also retain hands-on clinical time, striking a balance between leadership and doing what you love.

Who we are -

Nestled just outside the vibrant and rapidly growing city of Exeter, Beaumont Vets offers the perfect blend of modern veterinary practice and a welcoming, community feel. With laparoscopy equipment, surgical and therapeutic lasers, and regular clinical discussions, we create an environment where our team can develop, collaborate, and deliver exceptional patient care.

Be part of something bigger with IVC Evidensia

Joining an IVC Evidensia practice means being part of something bigger. You get the best of both worlds: the independence of a local practice and the backing of a global veterinary group. From our clinical boards to knowledgeable colleagues working alongside you, support is always close by. Being part of our community means access to modern equipment and shared expertise. It's care you can trust, with a network you can rely on.

What We Offer

Opportunities for further leadership training and development

Supportive relocation options and an idyllic location near coast & moors

Flexible rota pattern - Full and or part time (minimum of 30 hours), 4 or 5 day week

What you'll bring?

MRCVS-qualified with strong clinical experience

Proven leadership skills or ambition to lead a team

Confident in managing clinical standards and protocols

Solid understanding of practice operations and finances

Excellent communication and team development abilities

Familiarity with HR processes, compliance, and wellbeing initiatives

Committed to continuous improvement and clinical excellence

You Matter to Us

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

Wellbeing

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

Colleague Benefits

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