Clinical Director - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Exeter; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaumont Veterinary Centre recherche un Directeur Clinique pour diriger une équipe talentueuse et maintenir des normes cliniques élevées. Ce rôle offre un équilibre entre direction et pratique vétérinaire, avec des opportunités de formation et un environnement de travail collaboratif. Avec des avantages tels qu'un bonus de bienvenue, des options de relocalisation, et un soutien au développement professionnel, cette position est idéale pour un vétérinaire qualifié désireux de faire une différence.

Benefits

Indemnité de CPD de £1250

Assurance médicale privée

7.6 semaines de congés annuels

Plans de congés familiaux améliorés

Assistance 24/7 via le programme d’assistance aux employés

Accès à des programmes de bien-être des collaborateurs

Qualifications

• MRCVS qualifié avec une solide expérience clinique.
• Compétences en leadership prouvées ou ambition de mener une équipe.
• Confiance dans la gestion des normes et protocoles cliniques.

Responsibilities

• Diriger et superviser les normes cliniques au sein de l'équipe.
• Contribuer à la croissance de la pratique en apportant une vision stratégique.
• Maintenir un temps clinique pour équilibrer leadership et pratique.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Gestion des opérations

Amélioration continue

Connaissance des procédures cliniques

Education

MRCVS Qualification

Job description

Beaumont Veterinary Centre, Exeter, Exeter, South West

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
• 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

Beaumont Veterinary Centre, Exeter

31 Main Road, Pinhoe, Exeter, EX4 9EY, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a 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.