Clinical Director - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Sheringham; On-site; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinical Director to lead a skilled veterinary team in Sheringham. This role offers the opportunity to mentor fellow veterinarians while maintaining a hands-on approach to clinical work. You will manage clinic operations, ensuring high standards of patient care and business growth. With a strong focus on work-life balance, this position allows you to enjoy the beautiful North Norfolk coastline while making a significant impact on the practice. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and leadership, this is your chance to thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

7.6 weeks annual leave

CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Access to discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with leadership skills.
• Ability to mentor and maintain clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the veterinary team while ensuring high clinical standards.
• Manage clinic budgets and oversee day-to-day operations.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical Autonomy

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Veterinary Equipment

Job description

Clinical Director - Miramar Vets

Sheringham, Norfolk

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

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for your next leadership role? Miramar Vets in Sheringham, Norfolk, is seeking a dedicated and passionate Clinical Director to lead our friendly and skilled team.

About the Role

As Clinical Director, you will play a key role in mentoring and coaching our veterinary team while maintaining a hands-on approach to clinical work. You will have dedicated clinical time to work up cases, perform surgeries, and provide excellent patient care, alongside protected time for your leadership responsibilities.

Working closely with our Practice Manager, Area Director, and Area Support Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring high clinical standards and supporting business growth. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Leading and mentoring vets within the team
2. Managing clinic budgets and P&L reporting
3. Strengthening business relationships and driving practice growth
4. Maintaining clinical autonomy in surgery and consultations

Rota & Work-Life Balance

1. Up to 40 hours per week across four days
2. 1:4 Saturday mornings
3. No out-of-hours or on-call (outsourced service)

A Practice That Supports You

Miramar Vets is a modern, well-equipped practice with a strong focus on fear-free and cat-friendly principles. Our facilities include:

1. Large consulting rooms and spacious waiting areas
2. Separate dog, cat, and nurse appointment zones
3. Regular investment in new equipment - we welcome input from our team on the latest innovations!

You'll be joining a supportive team of 5 Vets (Full & Part-time), 5 RVNs, 1 SVN, 1 VCS, 4 Front of House staff, and a Practice Manager. We have vets with certificates in dentistry and soft tissue surgery, and we fully support further certifications.

Live & Work by the Coast

Located just a short walk from the stunning North Norfolk coastline, our practice offers a fantastic work-life balance. Imagine enjoying a seaside stroll on your lunch break or exploring the beautiful local area after work!

Is This Your Next Career Move?

If you're an experienced vet looking to lead, mentor, and inspire while maintaining clinical excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey!

Because our people matter

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

1. 7.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
2. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

1. Private Medical Insurance
2. Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
3. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
4. Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

1. £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
2. Certificate support
3. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
4. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
5. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
6. All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
7. Infection Prevention and Control Programme
8. Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

1. BVA membership
2. VDS cover

Colleague Benefits

1. Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
2. Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
3. Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
4. Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
5. Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Miramar Veterinary Centre, Sheringham

15 Weybourne Road, Sheringham, NR26 8HF, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Small animals

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