At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and shape a progressive equine surgical service with clinical excellence.
- Company: Join the UK's number one vet care provider, trusted by over 2 million animals.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, funded learning, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on innovation and team collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in equine surgery and inspire future veterinary leaders.
- Qualifications: Board certified equine surgeon with strong referral caseload experience.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Donnington Grove Veterinary Group is seeking an exceptional equine surgeon to join our senior leadership team as Director of Equine Surgery. This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead a progressive, referral level surgical service within a highly regarded veterinary group at the heart of Berkshire's equine community. This role is ideal for a highly experienced board certified equine surgeon (ACVS/ECVS) with a strong referral caseload background who is driven to deliver clinical excellence, inspire teams and influence the future of equine surgical care.
Based in Newbury, Donnington Grove Veterinary Group has a long standing reputation for delivering high quality, client focused veterinary care. Our equine division supports a diverse caseload, from elite competition and racehorses to leisure and breeding horses, through a combination of ambulatory services, advanced diagnostics, hospitalisation and surgical care.
As the Director of Equine Surgery, you will provide senior clinical leadership across a large practice, hospital, or group of services, setting and delivering the clinical vision in line with inspiring vet care's strategy, standards, and values. You will lead the continued development of a busy and diverse equine surgical service, combining clinical expertise with strategic leadership.
Our caseload spans:
- Elective and emergency soft tissue surgery
- Orthopaedic and fracture repair
- Arthroscopy and minimally invasive procedures
- Upper airway surgery
- Laparotomy and colic surgery
- Wound reconstruction and advanced diagnostics
Working closely with a broad client base, including sports horse, racing, breeding and leisure sectors, you will play a key role in advancing both clinical standards and client service.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and strategic leadership for the equine surgery department
- Deliver high quality elective and emergency surgical procedures
- Drive service growth, innovation and clinical excellence
- Mentor and develop residents, interns and nursing staff
- Foster a positive, collaborative and high performing team culture
- Build and strengthen relationships with referring vets and clients
- Lead clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives
- Contribute to business planning and operational decision making
- Represent the practice within the wider equine industry
You Might Be a Great Fit If
You are a senior veterinary leader with a strong track record of clinical excellence and strategic leadership. You'll bring:
- Board certified in equine surgery (ECVS and/or ACVS)
- Strong referral level caseload experience
- Expertise across orthopaedic, soft tissue and emergency procedures
- Proven leadership and team development skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
- Commercial awareness and strategic mindset
How We'll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we're committed to supporting you in a senior clinical leadership role. When you join us, you'll benefit from:
- The opportunity to shape and lead clinical strategy across a large practice, hospital, or group of services
- Senior level influence over clinical standards, governance, and service development
- Support to further develop strategic leadership, change management and organisational impact
- Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres
Referral Clinical Director - Equine Surgery employer: Job Search Place Limited
Donnington Grove Veterinary Group is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for equine surgeons to lead and innovate within a highly regarded veterinary practice in the heart of Berkshire's equine community. With a strong commitment to clinical excellence, our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through funded learning and development opportunities, while our collaborative environment ensures that our team members are at the forefront of advancing equine surgical care. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the lives of animals and their owners, all while being part of the UK's number one vet care provider.
