Clinical Director- Maternity Leave
Animals 1st, MacMerry
Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience plus a relocation allowance up to £5,000
Here at Animals 1st, we are looking for a Clinical Director to join our team to cover maternity leave.
You will manage a two site small animal practice alongside the Practice Manager, the Head Nurse and with the support of another the Area Director and Area Support Manager. You will be the clinical lead in the practice, consulting with clients and performing surgeries and this will consume most of your role.
Other duties will include:
* Using strong leadership to support the team to achieve best practice and deliver the best outcomes for our patients.
* Be responsible for the financial performance of the practice and support the team to reach our intended goals.
* Follow IVC policies and procedures and promote this within the team.
* Organising Vet rotas and mentoring the less experienced staff in this very busy first opinion practice.
* Work closely with the Practice Manage and the Head Nurse to aid and support the whole team and clients of East Lothian and overseeing a relocation of the practice to a new site in close proximity to the current one.
Rota patterns that work for you
Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.
A typical week is 4/5 days between 8:30 am – 6:30pm. The weekend and other rota is flexible and will be designed to fit in with the right candidate.
Why Choose Animals 1st?
We are a very busy small animal practice located in East Lothian and we are lucky to be within travelling distance of both Edinburgh and Glasgow whilst also benefiting from the famous Scottish countryside. We are long term established in the area and proud to have a large client base and thousands of happy pets! We are well equipped with in-house laboratory facilities, digital radiography, and ultrasound. We have a spacious building with 1 theatre and a separate Dental suite, but we have restrictions and that is why we are lucky enough to be moving to a new build purpose designed site within the next 12 months.
Come and join our fantastic team!
We have a good ratio of qualified Nurses to Vets so plenty of support is available. We are lucky to have experienced Veterinary Surgeons who manage their work confidently. Our team have developed strong client bases due to their passion for the job and their compassion towards pets and their owners. We regularly do BOAS and as well as all the usual GP work in practice, we will offer relocation for the right candidate and will work hard to accommodate individual needs if this role suits you.
About You
We require an experienced and confident small animal Vet. Management experience and some prior business knowledge are required, but please reach out if you are unsure because we appreciate this
can look different for everyone. You will be a clinician first and have that passion for people as well.
Because our employees matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance
* 7.2 weeks annual leave pro rata
* Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
* Non-accidental injury support
Development
* £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata
* Certificate Support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
* All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Additional
* Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
* Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Please quote BH12000 when you apply.
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