Clinical Director (Veterinary) - £75k DOE
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Position Overview & Specifications
A rare opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and experienced vet to join the management team as a Clinical Director, at a well-established hospital practice based near Edinburgh in Midlothian.
Our client is a 3-site practice with a 24-hour hospital based in the attractive south side of Edinburgh, treating small animal patients from all across the city. The e-vet team provide out-of-hours cover to patients and those of our clients' user practices.
You will co-manage and lead a team of 65 members of staff (including 18 Vets) and uphold our excellent standards of patient and client care. Your responsibilities will include: general clinical duties, management, coaching and support of colleagues, business strategy, financial planning and budgeting.
You will need excellent all-round clinical capabilities as well as enthusiasm and energy to be the driving force of the business' progression.
As the position is based in a 24-hour hospital, there will be some responsibilities outside of normal working hours.
Salary & benefits:
- Between £60,000-£75,000 per annum, dependent on experience
- 6 weeks of holiday per year
- CPD allowance of £1750 per annum, with further qualifications supported
- 6 weeks paid holiday, including bank holidays
- Company sick pay (2 weeks at full pay, 4 weeks at half pay)
- Health Shield
- CPD/training support
- RCVS Membership paid/VDS cover
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary fees
- Cycle to Work scheme
If this position is of any interest to you, get in touch with Isaac on 07881362367.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £60,000.00-£75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Life insurance
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:
- RCVS (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: IR102
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £60,000 - £75,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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