Lead Clinical Director
Job Title: Lead Clinical Director
Salary: Up to £95,000 per annum, Full‑time, Permanent.
Practice: Garston Veterinary Group
Location: Somerset and Wiltshire
Garston Veterinary Group is a thriving multi‑site veterinary practice seeking an experienced veterinary leader. The role involves guiding clinical standards across a large and progressive group, leading a team of 24 veterinarians and 50+ nurses, and shaping the strategic direction of a forward‑thinking veterinary group. The practice offers advanced facilities including a 24/7 RCVS‑accredited hospital with an overnight night nurse team, modern theatres, laparoscopic kit, digital x‑ray, ultrasound, laser therapy, an on‑site laboratory and a CT scanner.
Responsibilities
* Guide clinical standards across the practice.
* Lead and manage a team of 24 veterinarians and 50+ nurses.
* Shape the strategic direction of a well‑established veterinary group.
* Co‑manage financial performance, budgets and key performance indicators.
* Coach, mentor and develop clinical staff, fostering continuous improvement.
* Coordinate with senior leadership and support the Garston Veterinary Group team.
Qualifications
* Extensive clinical experience as an MRCVS with a minimum of 3+ years leading a practice or leadership in a multi‑site practice.
* Experience at managing a budget, delivering finance performance and KPIs.
* Clinical leadership and experience in coaching and mentoring.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Leadership and line management of senior leadership team within the business unit.
* Inspirational leadership, ability to lead teams with enthusiasm and act as a role model.
* Resilience and adaptability, capable of leading teams through rapid change and high‑pressure situations.
Benefits
* 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave.
* Relocation and visa sponsorship support.
* RCVS and VDS fees paid.
* Life assurance.
* Generous staff discount.
* Great quality uniform.
* New‑starter protected induction training time.
* Employer pension contribution.
* Enhanced equal family leave.
* Electric‑car salary sacrifice scheme.
* Extensive internal and funded external CPD allowance.
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