Veterinary Clinical Director - Lead Care, Growth & Mentorship

CVS Veterinary Group; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

CPD allowance & library access

33 days holiday

Relocation package

Vet Oracle & mentoring support

Health plan & EAP

Staff pet discounts

Job summary

Highcroft Veterinary Hospital, part of CVS Veterinary Group, seeks an experienced Clinical Director in Bristol. This leadership role combines clinical oversight with team development in a well-equipped hospital.

You’ll mentor surgeons, oversee First Opinion and MiNightVet teams, manage client relations, and uphold high clinical standards. With market-leading learning and strong support networks, you’ll guide strategic growth, oversee operations, and embed the core values across the hospital.

Qualifications

• This role requires leadership in a hospital setting.
• Mentor and develop surgeons and teams across the hospital.
• Balance clinical excellence with business performance and growth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and support the veterinary team to achieve clinical and commercial outcomes.
• Collaborate with Regional Director and leaders to support practice success.
• Monitor financial performance, KPIs and operational metrics.
• Identify opportunities to introduce new services and growth.
• Promote collaboration and flexible teamwork for patient care.
• Drive clear, consistent communication across the practice.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Client focus

Commercial awareness

Mentoring

Job description

Highcroft Veterinary Hospital, part of CVS Veterinary Group, seeks an experienced Clinical Director in Bristol. This leadership role combines clinical oversight with team development in a well-equipped hospital.

You’ll mentor surgeons, oversee First Opinion and MiNightVet teams, manage client relations, and uphold high clinical standards. With market-leading learning and strong support networks, you’ll guide strategic growth, oversee operations, and embed the core values across the hospital.