Clinical Director

Overview

Do you have a passion for inspiring and motivating others in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? We are looking for a Clinical Director to lead our busy, well-established practices at Buchan Vets, covering Fraserburgh, Peterhead, and our Deveron site in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of our teams and services through strong leadership and fresh ideas. Perhaps you are looking for your first step into a leadership role, or perhaps a Clinical Director seeking a new challenge.

We value collaboration, development, and clinical excellence, and we\\\’re seeking someone who shares our commitment to compassionate, high-quality care and is ready to make a meaningful impact.

The role

You will work closely with our Senior Practice Director and Regional Director and serve as a business-wide advocate for our core values, consistently challenging and coaching colleagues on their implementation. You will live all our values in full, in all aspects of your work, and act as a positive role model.

Key duties/requirements

• Experience as a veterinary surgeon and taking part in clinical duties
• The ability to generate high engagement within the team and practices
• Delivering high-quality clinical services while driving continuous improvement in clinical performance within the team
• Flexibility to adapt and support your colleagues
• Excellent communication skills, delivering all key messages within the team
• Working closely with other leaders across the business
• Business development knowledge, interpreting financial information, data and KPI Dashboards
• Ability to look for new and additional services and build on overall practice and team development

You will enjoy working with a forward-thinking clinical team of veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses, patient care assistants, receptionists and admin support.

Our practices have space to grow with the right leader developing the team and driving clinical excellence.

Why us?

You will join a friendly and supportive team where wellbeing and collaboration are genuinely valued. Based in beautiful Aberdeenshire, where the coast meets the countryside, our practices offer a peaceful setting with a strong local community, and yet remain close to the city of Aberdeen.

We are forward-thinking, high-standard, and take pride in delivering excellent care and working together as one team. We will support your growth both personally and professionally, with opportunities to develop your interests and advance your career.

Salary and benefits

Salary is up to £85k, dependent on experience, plus access to our wide range of benefits, including:

• Joining bonus of £6k (subject to terms and conditions)
• Relocation bonus
• Vet Oracle – our support platform for veterinary colleagues that provides expert advice and support across a range of clinical areas

We offer access to a comprehensive benefits package, including the below. To learn more please visit the What We Offer page on our careers page.

• Dedicated CPD support and access to a suite of internal courses developed by our in-house learning and development team of Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to over 280 wellbeing champions across our group
• Other Health and Wellbeing benefits include the Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme, and discounted Gym Membership
• Forward-thinking policies including fertility treatment, Pregnancy Loss, extended sick pay, enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave
• CVS Save as you earn scheme – purchase discounted shares in the company and benefit from the Group\\\’s increase in share price over that time
• Health cash plans, discounted critical illness cover, 8 weeks\\\’ pay to support exceptional life events, and private medical insurance available after the first month of service at discounted rates
• Vet Oracle, our support platform for veterinary colleagues that provides expert advice and support across a range of clinical areas
• Giving Back Day – a chance to volunteer for a charity/cause of your choice
• RCVS and VDS support
• Discounted treatment for your pet/s

To apply

Please follow the “Apply Now” button to submit your application, or to arrange a confidential chat or a visit to the practice to meet the team, please contact Dave at 07780 436 395 / david.vaughan@cvsvets.com

This joining bonus for successful candidates is subject to terms and conditions.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.

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