Clinical Director - Small Animal

Lynton House Vets, Woking; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive veterinary practice as a Clinical Director, where you'll lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional care for patients. This full-time position offers a balanced work-life schedule with a 4-day week, and the opportunity to work across multiple locations. You will manage clinical operations, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the overall success of a well-respected practice. With a focus on employee wellbeing and professional development, this role is perfect for passionate veterinary leaders looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Benefits

7.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD allowance of £1250

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted pet treatment

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Access to discounts with retailers

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced leader in veterinary medicine required for clinical director role.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to mentor junior vets essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated team ensuring high standards of patient care.
• Oversee clinical operations and support staff development.

Skills

Leadership in Veterinary Medicine

Clinical Operations Management

Mentoring and Coaching

Soft Tissue Surgery

Emergency Surgery

Dentistry

Education

Veterinary Degree (BVSc or equivalent)

Tools

Dental Radiography

Ultrasound Scanners

Anaesthetic Multiparameter Equipment

Job description

Step into a Leadership Role

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, 35% non-clinical.

Lead, Innovate, Inspire - Join Us

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 practice 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 8:00am-4:00pm and 9am to 12pm). 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. Whether you are looking to fix or flex or are needing condensed working days, we are happy to discuss. 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.

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:

1. Work-life balance: 7.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays and additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
2. 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.
3. 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, Research funding opportunities, and Infection Prevention and Control Programme.
4. Professional Memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees.
5. Colleague Benefits: Company pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, Voluntary benefits, Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers, Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice.

Up to £80,000 DOE