Clinical Director
Location: Woodward Veterinary Practice, Leicestershire (Linnaeus Ashby‑De‑La‑Zouch, England, United Kingdom)
Salary
Up to £85,000 per annum + welcome bonus up to £5,000, relocation package available
Job Type
Permanent, Full-time
Hours
40 hours per week, over 4 days, with 1:6 Saturdays — No OOH.
Responsibilities
* Lead the clinical delivery across the business, ensuring excellence in all areas of patient and client care.
* Oversee clinical standards and quality improvement, education, clinical research, and veterinary leadership.
* Inspire and engage the practice teams through active leadership to ensure the highest levels of care and service.
* Develop and deliver the clinical and business strategy for the practice, in alignment with wider group objectives.
* Provide leadership and line management to the Senior Leadership Team, including the Practice Manager, Lead Vets, and Clinical/Group Nursing Manager (as appropriate).
* Oversee key operational areas such as Leadership, HR, Operations, Health & Safety, Client Care, and Marketing.
* Lead on budget planning and financial performance, ensuring delivery of agreed financial targets.
* Foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and engagement, driving wellbeing, harmony, quality, and productivity across the team.
* Contribute to recruitment and retention, promoting a positive, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
Qualifications
* Veterinary Surgeon or Veterinary Clinician with demonstrated leadership experience.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proven track record in clinical management and business oversight.
* Commitment to exceptional patient and client care.
Benefits
* 5‑weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave.
* RCVS and VDS fees paid.
* Employer contribution pension scheme.
* Staff discount.
* Life assurance.
* Generous staff discount for your pets.
* E‑car salary sacrifice scheme.
* Enhanced equal family leave.
* Extensive internal and funded external CPD.
About Us
Woodward Veterinary Practice is Ashby‑de‑la‑Zouch’s leading small animal clinic, proudly serving the community for over 150 years. The clinic boasts modern facilities including fully equipped consultation rooms, operating theatres, a state‑of‑the‑art X‑ray suite, ultrasound, a dedicated dental suite, and an in‑house laboratory with the latest blood analysers and urine analysis equipment. We are a Gold Level Cat Friendly Clinic accredited by the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM). Our dedicated team of nurses and surgeons provides exceptional treatment and preventative health care for a wide range of pets.
Contact
If you would like to apply for this position or have any questions, please contact Lissa.Semerdak@linnaeusgroup.co.uk or complete the application form below.
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