Clinical Lead - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Brackley, Leicester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Clinical Lead to join their thriving small animal practice. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, mentor aspiring vets and nurses, and play a pivotal role in the operational success of the practice. With a focus on delivering outstanding care and fostering a supportive environment, you will enjoy a varied caseload and the chance to drive innovation and growth. The company values work-life balance and invests in the professional development of its staff, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a significant impact in veterinary care.

Benefits

Relocation Allowance

Welcome Bonus

6.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD Allowance

Certificate Support

Discounted Pet Treatment

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Confident leader with strong clinical skills and a passion for general practice.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality clinical care and mentor veterinary teams.
• Collaborate on daily operations and drive innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Skills

Mentoring

Business Development

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

Croft Veterinary Centre, Brackley, Northamptonshire, East Midlands

Salary up to £75,000 DOE plus a relocation allowance up to £5,000 and welcome bonus up to £5,000.

Ready to lead a talented team and make your mark in a thriving, first-opinion small animal practice?

Croft Vet Centre in Brackley is seeking a passionate and experiencedClinical Leadto help shape the future of our exceptional team.

Why Join Us?

At Croft Vets, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding care to our patients while fostering a fun, friendly, and supportive environment for our team. You’ll enjoy a varied caseload and the opportunity to mentor and inspire vets, nurses, and support staff—all while playing a key role in the strategic and operational success of the practice.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading by example with high-quality clinical care
• Mentoring and guiding our veterinary and support teams
• Collaborating with the Practice Director on daily operations, financial planning, inventory, and scheduling
• Helping drive innovation and growth through business development and strategic input

The Details:

• Up to 40 hours per week over 4 or 4.5 days
• 1 in 4 Saturday mornings
• No out-of-hours – we’re covered by Hart Vets!

What We’re Looking For:

• A confident, compassionate leader with strong clinical skills
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys mentoring others
• A vet with a passion for general practice and continuous improvement

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

• 6.6 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 employee wellbeing

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

Croft Veterinary Centre, Brackley

122 Banbury Road, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 6BH, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a 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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Michael Middleton from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.