Clinical Lead - Veterinary

Vets for Pets; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private healthcare

Paid professional memberships

CPD allowance

Discounts at Pets at Home

Relocation support

Visa sponsorship

Career progression

Job summary

Leeds Kirkstall Vets for Pets is seeking an experienced Clinical Lead Vet to head clinical standards in a well‑established practice. You’ll mentor vets, support nursing and client care teams, and drive efficient workflows to maintain high patient care quality.

The role offers a generous package with a salary up to £75,000, a £5,000 welcome bonus, and partnership opportunities as the practice plans expansion. Located in Leeds, it combines a supportive team with ambitious growth plans.

Qualifications

• Experienced small animal GP with leadership experience.
• Able to mentor and develop colleagues in a busy clinic.
• Strong clinical and communication skills with patient care focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical standards and patient care across the practice.
• Mentor veterinary colleagues and support the team development.
• Develop efficient clinical processes and workflows.
• Collaborate with the leadership group on growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Small animal GP

Mentoring

Communication

Job description

Lead the Way as Clinical Lead Vet – Established Practice with an Exciting Future

Salary up to £75,000 | £5,000 Welcome Bonus | Partnership Opportunities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Lead Vet to join our well-established and supportive team at Leeds Kirkstall Vets for Pets.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into an established practice with a strong clinical foundation. You'll be joining a team of three employed vets, supported by a full nursing team, including four experienced RVNs, as well as a dedicated client care team. With a loyal client base, excellent facilities and an experienced team already in place, you'll have the opportunity to focus on leading clinical standards while helping shape the next stage of the practice's growth. With exciting plans for expansion over the coming years, it's the ideal time to make a lasting impact.

As Clinical Lead, you'll work alongside the practice leadership team to maintain high standards of patient care, mentor and support your veterinary colleagues, and continue to develop efficient clinical processes and workflows. We're looking for someone who enjoys inspiring others, driving clinical excellence and creating an environment where both patients and colleagues thrive.

Our team is close-knit, welcoming and genuinely enjoys working together. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, compassionate care with a strong focus on low-stress handling, aiming to be both fear-free and pain-free for our patients wherever possible. Outside of work, you'll often find us hiking, bowling, enjoying meals out or taking part in other social events.

The practice is well-equipped with everything you need to provide excellent clinical care, alongside regular Journal Clubs and Clinical Meetings that encourage collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.

Located in the vibrant city of Leeds, our practice offers the perfect balance of city living and access to the stunning Yorkshire countryside. Leeds is one of the UK's fastest-growing and greenest cities, with excellent transport links by road, rail and air, making it a fantastic place to build both your career and your lifestyle.

About The Role

We're ideally looking for someone to work full-time (36.66 hours per week). There are no out-of-hours commitments, and Saturdays are currently on a 1 in 3 rota. We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to discuss compressed hours to provide a regular weekday off.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £75,000, depending on experience
• £5,000 welcome bonus
• Partnership opportunities for those looking to take the next step in their career
• Pension, private healthcare and paid professional memberships
• Generous CPD allowance with full support for certificates or postgraduate qualifications
• Exclusive lifestyle and shopping discounts, including up to 20% off at Pets at Home
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship available (A+ rated sponsor)
• Excellent career progression within a growing veterinary group

About You

You’ll be an experienced small animal GP with excellent clinical and communication skills, ready to take the next step into a leadership role or already enjoying leading a team. You’ll be confident supporting and developing colleagues, comfortable with occasional sole charge, and passionate about delivering exceptional patient care while fostering a positive team culture.

Location

Leeds Kirkstall, LS5 3BL

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!