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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