Lead Clinical Director - Scottish Borders

Purosearch; Scotland; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Scotland is seeking a Lead Clinical Director (Small Animal) to guide a dedicated team in providing exceptional veterinary care. This full-time role offers a competitive salary up to £85,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including holiday, professional fees covered, and career progression opportunities. The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a focus on small animal work. Join a supportive community in the beautiful Scottish Borders.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Employer contribution pension scheme

Wellness program

Relocation package

Qualifications

• Strong track record in clinical excellence and leadership.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Confident in all aspects of small animal work.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and support the veterinary team.
• Uphold clinical standards and foster a positive work environment.
• Steer the practice through its growth phase.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Leadership

Excellent communication skills

Client-focused ethos

Confidence in small animal work

Education

RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

Overview

• Lead Clinical Director - Scottish Borders
• Work in the stunning Scottish Borders – a relaxed pace of life, outdoor beauty, and a close-knit community
• State-of-the-art facilities – including regenerative medicine, hydrotherapy, physiotherapy, and newly built referral and large animal units
• Genuine leadership role – make your mark by guiding a forward-thinking, supportive team with autonomy and vision
• Award-winning standards – RCVS-accredited and ISFM Gold Standard, with a reputation for clinical excellence across the UK
• Excellent benefits package – Superb salary up to £85,000 and a relocation package available

Role

Lead Clinical Director (Small Animal) – Shape the Future of Veterinary Care in the Scottish Borders

Are you ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon to join a proudly mixed practice as Lead Clinical Director (Small Animal). This is your chance to guide a passionate and diverse team, drive excellence in patient care, and help shape the direction of a well-established, forward-thinking practice.

Nestled in the heart of the Scottish Borders, this practice offers more than just a job — it offers a lifestyle surrounded by rolling countryside, stunning views, and a true sense of community. Established in the 1960s, it has grown into a modern, purpose-built facility complete with equine stables, a dedicated small farm animal area, and state-of-the-art surgical and consultation spaces.

This practice is both RCVS-accredited and proud to hold ISFM Gold Status, reflecting their commitment to the highest standards, particularly in feline care. With a strong mixed caseload, including a solid farm base and an ever-growing companion animal clientele, the practice also houses the UK’s leading stem cell, regenerative medicine and rehabilitation clinic, attracting referral cases from across the country.

As Lead Clinical Director, you’ll play a key clinical and strategic role within the Small Animal department. You’ll be responsible for inspiring and supporting your team, upholding clinical standards, and fostering a collaborative and positive work environment. Your leadership will help steer the practice through its next phase of growth, following recent significant investment in both facilities and services.

I am looking for someone with a strong track record in both clinical excellence and leadership. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, client-focused ethos are essential, along with confidence in all aspects of small animal work.

Requirements & Details

This is a full-time role (40 hours per week), with the option of a 4- or 5-day working week. The out-of-hours commitment is 1 night per week and 1 in 5 weekends, with time off in lieu.

Benefits / Package

• A superb salary up to £85,000 DOE
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount scheme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness program including employee assistance program, eyecare voucher scheme, free annual Flu jab and cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
• Relocation package

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

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Ref no: JOB-54111