Clinical Director - Leicestershire

Job Title: Clinical Director - Small Animal Practice; Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum (D.O.E) + Relocation Package; Location: Leicestershire; Job Type: Permanent, Full-time; Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 days, including 1 in 6 Saturdays (8:30am - 4:30pm), no out-of-hours

I'm delighted to be working with a fantastic small animal veterinary practice in North West Leicestershire as they look to welcome an experienced Clinical Director or Veterinary Surgeon to their dedicated team! This is an exciting opportunity for a vet with a passion for clinical leadership, patient care, and team development to step into a rewarding senior veterinary role within a supportive, well-established practice.

If you're looking for a Clinical Director vet job in Leicestershire where you can truly influence standards, inspire colleagues, and shape the future of a thriving practice, this could be the perfect next step!

This long-established small animal practice has proudly served its local community for over 150 years and combines its rich heritage with modern, fully equipped facilities to support consistently high-quality veterinary care:

• Advanced consultation rooms, fully equipped operating theatres, a dedicated dental suite with dental X-ray, and an in-house laboratory with the latest blood and urine analysers.
• State-of-the-art X-ray and ultrasound imaging, ECG, and modern anaesthetic equipment.
• A Gold Level Cat Friendly Clinic, accredited by the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM).
• Laboratory equipment including ProCyte, SNAP, and Catalyst machines for fast, cost-effective diagnostic testing.

It's an environment designed to help you deliver the very best outcomes for patients while working with confidence and efficiency!

You'll be joining a skilled, compassionate, and welcoming multidisciplinary veterinary team who genuinely care about what they do and about each other. Together, they provide outstanding care for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small animals. The team includes:

• 7 Veterinary Surgeons, including a Certificate holder in Diagnostic Imaging
• 1 Clinical Nursing Manager, 11 RVNs, 2 SVNs, and 3 nurses performing Schedule 3 procedures
• 10 Client Care Team members and a Practice Manager

Collaboration, continuous learning, and mutual respect form the foundation of the practice culture, creating a positive and enjoyable workplace where everyone thrives!

• Lead clinical delivery across the practice, ensuring excellence in patient care and client service.
• Oversee clinical standards, quality improvement initiatives, education, and veterinary leadership.
• Inspire, engage, and support practice teams to deliver the highest standards of care.
• Develop and implement clinical and business strategies aligned with group objectives.
• Provide leadership and line management to the Senior Leadership Team, including Practice Manager, Lead Vets, and Clinical/Group Nursing Manager.
• Oversee operational areas such as HR, Health & Safety, Client Care, Marketing, and overall practice performance.
• Lead budget planning and financial management, ensuring targets are met.
• Foster a culture of respect, collaboration, wellbeing, and engagement.
• Support recruitment and retention while promoting an inclusive and supportive workplace.

• 5 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Generous staff discounts, including for pets
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Extensive internal and funded external CPD

The successful candidate will be an experienced Veterinary Surgeon or Clinical Director with a passion for small animal veterinary care, leadership, and mentoring teams. They will be committed to clinical excellence, high standards of patient care, and fostering a supportive, high-performing practice culture!

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And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250 for every successful candidate referral. Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-57024