Clinical Director - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia UK; Honiton; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in the UK is looking for an experienced Director of Practice & Clinical Services to influence clinical operations and ensure outstanding care. You will work with a dedicated team, mentoring vets and overseeing high-quality patient services. This role supports work-life balance with a flexible rota and offers competitive benefits, including a salary up to £75,000 and relocation allowance.

Benefits

7.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly leave

24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

£1,250 CPD allowance

Certificate and advanced learning support

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in leadership preferred.
• Confidence in clinical abilities, ideally with surgical bias.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the clinical vision.
• Mentor and inspire vets and nurses.
• Ensure high standards of care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical skills

Surgical bias

Job description

Salary up to £75,000 DOE

Relocation Allowance up to £8,000

After 21 years of dedicated service, our much-loved Clinical Director is taking a well‑earned retirement — creating a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Director of Practice & Clinical Services to join us and help shape the next chapter of our practice.

You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team of 4 receptionists, 5 nurses, 3 veterinary surgeons and practice manager, all committed to providing outstanding patient and client care — with a combined clinical experience of over 108 years!

Proud to Be Part of IVC Evidensia

At IVC Evidensia, we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we’re proud to champion long‑term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.

About Us

New Street Vets is based in a charming market town within the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We’re less than a five‑minute walk from the town centre, close to all amenities, and next door to the train station with direct links to London and Exeter. We also have excellent road access via the A30, A303, and M5, plus dedicated on‑site parking.

Our Facilities

• 3 consulting rooms
• Dedicated X-ray room
• Brand new ultrasound machine (2025)
• Theatre and prep room
• In‑house laboratory

Flexible Rota

We would welcome full and/or part‑time applicants. Our normal working week for this role is 40‑hours, with a 1:4 Saturday morning shift on a rota (with time off in lieu). This role has no OOH or on‑call. We understand that balance matters — whether that’s family commitments or simply wanting more flexibility in your week. We’re happy to discuss rota patterns that work for you.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll work closely with our practice management and wider leadership team to shape and deliver our clinical vision: mentoring and inspiring our vets and nurses, and ensuring every patient and client receives the highest standard of care. This role offers the opportunity to continue doing what you love clinically, while influencing, guiding, and inspiring those around you.

A small part of your role will also include non‑clinical duties such as P&L and H&S which is supported by the Head Nurse and Practice Manager.

About you

• Ideally, experience or interest in leadership, though formal management experience isn’t essential
• Confidence in your clinical ability (ideally surgically biased)

You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance

Work‑life Balance & Wellbeing

• 7.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays – plus your birthday off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave and pay
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Development

• £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD
• Certificate and advanced learning support & Access to Vetlexicon online resources
• World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced‑cost veterinary care for your own pets

Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.

Up to £75,000 DOE