Clinical Director - well-established, multi-site practice

Vetted Recruitment Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

CPD allowance £1,750

6.6 weeks’ annual leave (incl. bank)

Private medical insurance (discounted)

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Vetted Recruitment Limited is seeking a Clinical Director in York to lead a well-established veterinary practice across three sites. You’ll shape clinical standards, mentor vets and drive service quality with support from a senior leadership team.

You’ll combine clinical leadership with people development and commercial oversight, helping to grow the business while maintaining exceptional patient care and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership roles within veterinary practices.
• Strong communication and people development skills.
• Ability to shape clinical direction and drive standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop vets and team leaders across three sites.
• Maintain excellent clinical standards and mentor colleagues.
• Contribute to strategy, growth and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

People development

Communication

Education

MRCVS

Job description

Clinical Director - York

Ready to shape the clinical direction of a practice while helping other vets develop? Whether you're an experienced veterinary surgeon stepping into leadership or an established Clinical Director looking for a fresh challenge, this role offers the autonomy to make a meaningful difference, with experienced support around you.

A well-established veterinary practice in York is seeking a Clinical Director to lead its people, clinical standards and operational performance across three sites. Known for high-quality care and a genuine family feel, the practice offers a supportive, collaborative setting where staff wellbeing and making people feel valued are priorities.

The role

Working alongside an established senior leadership team, you'll help shape the practice's future while keeping exceptional patient and client care at the heart of decisions. Your remit will combine clinical leadership, people development and commercial responsibility, giving you scope to influence both day-to-day standards and longer-term direction.

You'll lead and support vets and team leaders, maintain excellent clinical standards and mentor colleagues as they build their skills and confidence. Alongside this, you'll contribute to the practice's strategy and growth, support financial performance and identify practical ways to improve how the business operates.

You won't be expected to do this alone. An experienced Practice Manager, Team Leaders, a Business Development Director and dedicated central support teams will provide support, alongside access to a wider veterinary network.

About you

You'll be an MRCVS-registered veterinary surgeon with sound clinical judgement, excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patients, clients and colleagues. Enjoying the development of others is important, as is the confidence to make considered decisions and bring people with you.

Previous leadership experience would be beneficial, but it isn't essential. If you're ready to take that next step, full training and support will be provided, including additional leadership development.

Salary, flexibility and benefits

The salary is up to £85,000+ depending on experience. A relocation allowance and support package is available for candidates moving to the York area. A variety of working patterns and hours will be considered to support work-life balance.

Professional development includes a £1,750 CPD allowance, five days' CPD, additional leadership training and extensive further learning and career development opportunities.

You'll also receive 6.6 weeks' annual leave, including bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell holiday; a Health Cash Plan; discounted private medical insurance; an Employee Assistance Programme; a workplace pension; life insurance; and a Cycle to Work Scheme.