Veterinary Clinical Director: Leadership & Growth

CVS Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid in full

Generous CPD allowance with study left

Up to 33 days holiday

Relocation package and visa fees (if)

Vet Oracle telemedicine access

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Champions

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Group’s Highcroft Veterinary Hospital in Bristol is seeking a Clinical Director to lead a busy, first-opinion hospital. You will mentor surgeons, oversee veterinary teams including First Opinion, MiNightVet and Exotics, and maintain high clinical standards while managing client relations and outcomes.

Based in Whitchurch, Bristol, you’ll work with a CertAVP-led team in a well-equipped hospital, champion CVS values, and drive service growth with regional leadership, ensuring outstanding

Qualifications

• Driven by a passion to provide the best possible care to animals.
• Natural mentor and team player, supporting, developing and inspiring colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality clinical care while driving continuous improvement across the practice.
• Leading and supporting the veterinary team to achieve excellent clinical and commercial outcomes.
• Collaborating closely with the Regional Director and wider business leaders to support practice success.
• Monitoring and interpreting financial performance, KPIs and operational metrics.
• Identifying opportunities to introduce new services and grow the practice.
• Promoting a collaborative and flexible approach across teams to ensure exceptional patient and client care.
• Driving clear and consistent communication throughout the practice.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Team management

Commercial awareness

Job description

CVS Group’s Highcroft Veterinary Hospital in Bristol is seeking a Clinical Director to lead a busy, first-opinion hospital. You will mentor surgeons, oversee veterinary teams including First Opinion, MiNightVet and Exotics, and maintain high clinical standards while managing client relations and outcomes.

Based in Whitchurch, Bristol, you’ll work with a CertAVP-led team in a well-equipped hospital, champion CVS values, and drive service growth with regional leadership, ensuring outstanding