Clinical Director - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive veterinary practice as a Clinical Director and lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional care. This full-time role offers a balanced 4-day work week with no out-of-hours responsibilities, allowing you to enjoy life outside of work. You will oversee clinical operations, mentor junior vets, and ensure best practices in veterinary medicine. With a commitment to staff well-being and professional development, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a supportive environment. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of benefits while working in a state-of-the-art facility.

Benefits

7.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Discounted pet treatment

Flexible rota pattern

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary benefits

Access to discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Experienced leader in veterinary medicine with a focus on clinical operations.
• Proven track record in team management and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of veterinary professionals ensuring high standards of care.
• Oversee clinical operations and manage day-to-day running of the clinic.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Leadership

Team Management

Clinical Operations

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Dental Radiography

Ultrasound Scanners

Anaesthetic Multiparameter

Job description

Lynton House Vets, Woking, South East

Are you an experienced leader in veterinary medicine? A unique opportunity has arisen for a full-time Clinical Director at Lynton Vets. You will be based at Woking with travel across the other 2 sites.

The role will typically be a split of 65% clinical and 35% non-clinical.

As the Clinical Director, you will lead our dedicated team, ensuring the highest standards of care for our patients while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Overseeing clinical operations and team management of the vets in practice, implementing best practices in veterinary medicine, supporting the development of staff, coaching and mentoring the junior vets in practice, working alongside the Practice Manager on the day-to-day running of the clinic as well as being involved in clinical benchmarking, financial performance, and decision-making for the business.

Clinical Responsibilities

Working across our three branches with various 1st opinion caseloads including dentistry, soft tissue surgeries, elective surgeries, emergency surgeries, as well as consults in practice.

Rota Patterns That Work for You

This is a full-time position, offering the opportunity to enjoy a superb work/life balance with a 4-day week, no out of hours, 2:6 weekends (Saturday shifts are from 8:00 am-4:00 pm and 9 am to 12 pm). We want to make it easy for you to strike the right balance; therefore, we are happy to discuss a flexible rota pattern to suit you. We would also welcome part-time applicants.

Who We Are

We are a long-established Small Animal Veterinary Group. As a progressive practice, we recently relocated to our brand new, purpose-built practice in Woking and continue to invest to refurbish and equip our other 2 practices to the same high standard.

The practice maintains state-of-the-art clinical equipment such as dental radiography, Virtual Veterinary equipment (VVS), ultrasound scanners, anaesthetic multiparameter, and patient warming equipment. We also have a purpose-built grooming salon at our main site. We have a loyal client base and a gold standard reputation across the local community. We have great transport links to London and the beauty and history of Surrey on our doorstep ready to explore.

Join an Exceptional Team at Lynton Vets

Our 6 Veterinary Surgeons are supported by a great team of 8 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 4 Student Veterinary Nurses, 4 ANAs, and experienced Receptionists across the Group. We have a family-like culture in practice and have embedded a truly supportive and encouraging ethos amongst the team. Each practice has an essential SOS chocolate station, and we are never short of cake with some excellent bakers across the group! Mental and physical well-being of the team is paramount to us.

We recognize 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 well-being

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

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.

Lynton House Vets, Woking

12 Well Lane, Woking, GU21 4PA, United Kingdom

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.