Veterinary Clinical Director: Lead, Mentor & Elevate Care

PENROSE VETERINARY GROUP LIMITED; Colchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Leadership development opportunities

CPD support and clinical development

Collaborative leadership team

Job summary

PENROSE VETERINARY GROUP LIMITED is seeking an experienced Clinical Director to lead clinical excellence, mentor staff and shape the practice's ongoing development. This role combines high-quality clinical work with leadership, governance and strategic planning to drive continuous improvement.

You will provide clinical leadership across the team, support CPD, recruit and onboard, and maintain outstanding patient care while fostering a collaborative, supportive culture designed to attract and

Qualifications

• RCVS registration and a strong background in small animal practice.
• Experience in leadership, mentoring or management roles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Commitment to developing people and improving clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical leadership and act as a role model for the veterinary team.
• Support high standards of clinical and patient care across the practice.
• Collaborate with the Practice Manager and leadership team on practice development.
• Mentor, coach and support veterinary surgeons and clinical colleagues.
• Support clinical governance, quality improvement and best-practice initiatives.
• Foster a culture of learning, collaboration and CPD.
• Develop clinical protocols, processes and standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, outcomes and client experience.
• Assist in recruitment, onboarding and retention of clinical staff.
• Manage clinical issues professionally and contribute to strategic planning.
• Remain clinically active and see patients and procedures as appropriate.

Skills

RCVS registration

Small animal practice

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

People development

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

PENROSE VETERINARY GROUP LIMITED is seeking an experienced Clinical Director to lead clinical excellence, mentor staff and shape the practice's ongoing development. This role combines high-quality clinical work with leadership, governance and strategic planning to drive continuous improvement.

You will provide clinical leadership across the team, support CPD, recruit and onboard, and maintain outstanding patient care while fostering a collaborative, supportive culture designed to attract and