Equine & Farm Clinical Director - Dundee

Purosearch Ltd.; Dundee; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Practice vehicle for personal use

Certificate and qualification support

Leadership development

RCVS fees paid + memberships

4 weeks holiday + birthday off

Health Cash Plan

Staff discounts

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking an Equine & Farm Clinical Director in Dundee.

This full‑time leadership role combines hands‑on clinical work with strategic direction, overseeing a team of 4–5 Equine & Farm Vets, and working closely with the broader leadership team to drive service development. The ideal candidate is an experienced Equine & Farm Veterinary Surgeon with MRCVS, strong clinical skills, and a passion for developing people and services.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with MRCVS registration.
• Proven leadership or management experience would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and people development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor 4–5 Equine & Farm Vets, driving service development.
• Shape future of the Equine & Farm Animal service within the practice.
• Balance hands‑on clinical work with strategic leadership.
• Collaborate with Small Animal Clinical Directors and Practice Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

MRCVS registration

Job description

Equine & Farm Clinical Director - Dundee

Equine & Farm Clinical Director – Dundee

Full Time | Equine & Farm Animal | Clinical Leadership

Why Join?

Lead a team of 4–5 Equine & Farm Vets with genuine clinical autonomy

1:5 on-call rota with protected recovery time after nights

£1,750 CPD allowance + 5 CPD days and certificate support

• Practice vehicle available for personal use

Dundee & Tayside location offering an outstanding quality of life

The Opportunity

A well-established, multi-branch mixed veterinary practice serving

Dundee, Tayside, Angus and Fife is seeking an experienced

Equine & Farm Clinical Director to lead and develop its dedicated team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an

MRCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon to combine hands‑on clinical work with strategic leadership. The successful candidate will have genuine autonomy to shape the future of the Equine & Farm Animal service, supported by an experienced practice structure and wider operational team.

The role will involve leading and mentoring 4–5 Equine & Farm Vets, driving service development, maintaining excellent clinical standards and fostering a positive, forward‑thinking team culture. The Clinical Director will also work closely with the Small Animal Clinical Directors and Practice Manager as part of the wider leadership team.

Rota & Work-Life Balance

The practice prioritises sustainable working patterns, offering:

• Protected time off following nights
• Weekly half‑day
• Monday off following a weekend on‑call
• Flexible working options
• Time off in lieu and protected breaks

Facilities

The team benefits from

equine stables and stocks at two sites, in‑house laboratory, mobile digital radiography, equine ultrasound and respiratory scope, with access to visiting specialists for advanced procedures.

Salary & Benefits

• Certificate and further qualification support
• Structured leadership development
• Practice vehicle available for personal use
• Paid RCVS fees + two additional professional memberships
• 4 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays + birthday off
• Health Cash Plan and My Perks discounts
• Generous veterinary treatment and product discounts

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced

Equine & Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon with MRCVS registration, strong clinical skills and excellent communication abilities. Previous leadership or management experience would be advantageous, as would a passion for developing people, services and clinical standards.

Dundee & Tayside

With beautiful beaches, countryside, historic towns and mountain sports on the doorstep, Dundee and Tayside offer an excellent work‑life balance, with easy access to both Edinburgh and Aberdeen.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Equine & Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon ready to step into a Clinical Director role and make a genuine impact on the future of the service.