Farm Clinical Director - Avondale Vets, Strathaven
Salary up to £77,300 | Up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance | Up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive farm vet to lead our dedicated team in Strathaven, just 40 minutes from Glasgow. You will:
1. Manage your own farm caseload
2. Provide leadership and support to the farm team
3. Oversee staff guidance, development, and appraisals
4. Drive financial performance alongside other Clinical Directors
5. Ensure adherence to practice policies and procedures
We seek a strong communicator with leadership skills to inspire our team and uphold our reputation for excellent client care.
Our Practice
At Avondale, we are proud of our history, including the first diagnosis of Left Displaced Abomasum (LDA). Our team includes:
* 2 Clinical Directors
* 1 Practice Manager
* 20 Vets
* 7 RVNs, 3 SVNs, and 9 Support Staff
Our farm caseload covers dairy, beef, sheep, and smallholding work, with a vet holding a DBR qualification.
Rota & Support
* 40 hours/week with a 1:4 rota and a day off in lieu after weekend on-call
* Additional pay for out-of-hours work
* Support from IVC’s wider team of farm vets
Life in Strathaven
Located in a charming market town, Strathaven offers history, modern amenities, and attractions like Strathaven Castle and Park. It’s ideal for settling down, with excellent schools and Glasgow nearby. We enjoy social events and community participation.
Benefits
We value our team and offer:
Work-life balance
* 7.8 weeks annual leave
* Holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Family-friendly policies
* Wellbeing initiatives
Development
* £1250 CPD allowance + paid CPD leave
* Certificate support and training via IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon
* Research funding opportunities
* Care Fund allowance
* Infection Control & Quality Improvement programs
Professional Memberships & Colleague Benefits
* BVA membership, VDS cover
* Company pension scheme with employer contributions
* Schemes supporting greener commutes
* Voluntary benefits and retail discounts
* Discounted pet treatment at IVC practices
Salary up to £77,300 DOE.
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