At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a small animal veterinary team, consulting, diagnosing, and operating on cases.
- Company: Friendly seaside veterinary practice with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Up to £65,000 salary, 6.6 weeks holiday, private medical insurance, and CPD allowance.
- Other info: Flexible hours, no out-of-hours work, and excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal care while building your own client base.
- Qualifications: Confident and friendly Veterinary Surgeon with a can-do attitude.
The predicted salary is between 45113 - 55138 £ per year.
Salary: Up to £65,000, DOE
Package:
- 6.6 weeks holiday including Bank Holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- CPD allowance
- BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees
Type of Work: Clinical Director
Job Details:
Our client is looking for a Clinical Director to join their team. They are looking for a small animal Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. The day-to-day role will include a mixture of consulting, diagnostics and operating, the opportunity to work up cases and build your own client base, in a medium-sized practice with their small team of vets with the support of a larger veterinary team at their 4 other sites. They are flexible with days/hours ranging from 2.5 – 4 days per week. Shift times will be between the hours of 8:30am – 7:00pm, with a mixture of early/late finishes. You will ideally join the Saturday morning rota of 1 in 3 but they can be flexible with this. Saturday mornings are from 8:30am -1:00pm. There are no out of hours at this site or position however if the candidate is interested in this they can offer it at their branch.
It is a medium-sized, friendly, long-standing practice in a seaside location with excellent transport links. There are a good variety of clients and cases, including visiting specialists in orthopaedics and diagnostic ultrasound. They have all the usual equipment including an in-house laboratory, digital x-ray, ultrasound and separate dog and cat wards. Currently, they have a small friendly team of 2 Veterinary Surgeons, 1 full-time Veterinary Nurse, 1 Student Veterinary Nurse, 1 full-time Animal Nursing Assistant, and 2 Receptionists with the support from a management team including 2 Clinical Directors, 1 Practice Manager, 1 Head Nurse, 1 Lead Vet, and Head Receptionists. They currently have team members completing certificates in various areas and are always encouraging staff members to progress and support them through their careers. If the candidate is looking to complete a certificate they are willing to fund/support that for them with the discussion.
Requirements:
They are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join their team who is confident, friendly, and has a can-do attitude. The candidate will be looking to continue their career with them, building up a client base and working as part of the team.
Small Animal Clinical Director Vet Surgeon Job, Somerset, England in Weston-super-Mare employer: The Vet Service
The Vet Service is an exceptional employer, offering a modern and supportive environment for experienced Vet Surgeons. With a strong focus on work-life balance, flexible rotas, and access to advanced medical equipment, employees can thrive both professionally and personally. The commitment to ongoing professional development ensures that team members are continually growing in their careers while contributing to the wellbeing of animals in the community.
