Clinical Director - Farm

British Veterinary LGBT+; Ulster; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Professional membership fees

Vehicle allowance

Pension scheme

1-in-4 weekend rota

Annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Professional network

Colleague discounts

Job summary

British Veterinary LGBT+ is seeking an experienced Farm Veterinarian to step into Clinical Director, blending clinical leadership with department management in a supportive, well‑established practice. You will oversee dairy, beef and sheep work, drive herd health planning, mentor junior veterinarians, and develop client relationships to grow farm services; a 1‑in‑4 weekend rota supports work‑life balance.

The role offers a generous salary (€80‑€100k) plus benefits including CPD allowance,

Qualifications

• Several years of farm animal veterinary experience.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Experience in mentoring and supporting junior colleagues.
• Strong interest in developing leadership skills with available programmes.
• Commitment to proactive veterinary medicine and high clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the farm animal department.
• Engage in a diverse caseload including dairy, beef, and sheep work.
• Participate in herd health planning, fertility work, preventative medicine, and routine farm veterinary services.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to support growth of farm services.
• Mentor and support less experienced veterinarians, fostering a collaborative and educational environment.

Skills

Farm animal experience

Client relationships

Mentoring

Leadership development

Proactive medicine

Job description

Are you an experienced Farm Veterinarian with a passion for leadership and a desire to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive environment? This role as Clinical Director at a friendly, progressive, and well-established practice might be the perfect next step in your career. Offering a blend of clinical work and management responsibilities, this position promises a rewarding and varied experience within a thriving farm animal department.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the farm animal department.
• Engage in a diverse caseload including dairy, beef, and sheep work.
• Participate in herd health planning, fertility work, preventative medicine, and routine farm veterinary services.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to support the growth of farm services.
• Mentor and support less experienced veterinarians, fostering a collaborative and educational environment.

Skills and experience:

• Several years of farm animal veterinary experience.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Experience in mentoring and supporting junior colleagues.
• Strong interest in developing leadership skills, with support available through leadership programmes.
• Commitment to proactive veterinary medicine and high clinical standards.

This role offers a competitive salary of €80-100k, along with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous CPD allowance to support your professional growth.
• Paid professional membership fees.
• Vehicle allowance (where applicable).
• Pension scheme.
• 1-in-4 weekend rota for a balanced work-life schedule.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
• Connection to an extensive network of clinical expertise and career development opportunities.
• Colleague discounts and a variety of lifestyle and retail benefits.

Joining this practice means becoming part of a wider network that values teamwork, high clinical standards, and long-term career development. The supportive and collaborative environment ensures that you can thrive both professionally and personally.