Clinical Director

Cvsvets; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent veterinary clinic in Edinburgh is looking for an experienced Clinical Director to lead their veterinary teams. The role involves working alongside the Regional Director, advocating for core values, delivering high-quality clinical services, and driving team engagement. Offering a competitive salary up to £80,000, this position also includes additional benefits like a holiday scheme and discounts. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone passionate about veterinary leadership and making a meaningful impact in their community.

Benefits

Buy and Sell holiday scheme

Pension plan

Discounts at gyms

Paternal leave

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified veterinary surgeon with experience in clinical duties.
• Strong ability to generate high engagement within the team and practices.
• Capable of delivering high-quality clinical services and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Regional Director as a business advocate.
• Coach and challenge colleagues on core values.
• Adapt and support peers in a dynamic environment.
• Look for new services to enhance team development.

Skills

Experience as a veterinary surgeon

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Business development knowledge

Job description

Do you have a passion for getting the best out of people, motivating and inspiring others within a dynamic, forward-thinking setting?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative and motivated leader to join us at West End Vets and Market Cross Vets in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This is a permanent, full-time role offering a salary up to £80k, dependent on experience, plus benefits.

You will work closely with our Regional Director and serve as a business-wide advocate for our core values, consistently coaching and challenging colleagues on their implementation. You will live all our values in full, in all aspects of your work, and act as a positive role model.

Key duties/requirements:

• Experience as a veterinary surgeon and taking part in clinical duties
• Great people and leadership skills to generate high engagement within the team, region and practices
• Delivering high-quality clinical services and contextualised care while driving continuous improvement in clinical performance within the team
• Flexibility to adapt and support your peers
• Excellent communication skills, delivering all key messages within the team
• Working closely with the Regional Director and other Leads across the business
• Business development knowledge, interpreting financial information, data and KPI Dashboards
• Ability to look for new and additional services and build on overall practice and team development

You will enjoy working with a forward-thinking clinical team of veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses, patient care assistants, receptionists and admin support. The practices have space to grow with the right leader developing the team and driving clinical excellence.

Why join us?

At West End Vets, we've been a trusted name in veterinary care since the 1950s, with two thriving branches in the heart of Edinburgh's Tollcross and Morningside communities. Just outside the city, Market Cross Vets—established in 2003 and recently expanded—serves the Dalkeith community with the same commitment to high-quality care that defines our practices.

Across all our locations, you'll find welcoming, passionate, and highly skilled veterinary teams who are committed to delivering outstanding care. From routine check-ups and preventative treatments to advanced surgical procedures and long-term medical support, we take pride in making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Salary and benefits

The successful Clinical Director can expect a salary that is up to £80,000, depending on experience, plus access to our wide range of benefits, including:

Buy and Sell holiday scheme, pensions, discounts, paternal leave, discounted gym, with many more that you can view on our page!

Interested or ‘To apply'

For an informal chat about this role, or to arrange a visit to the practice for a warm welcome, please contact our Resourcing Partner, Dave, on 07780 436 395 or at [e-mail] or Regional Director, Lisa McColl at [e-mail]

To submit an online application, click ‘Apply Now’, upload your CV, and we'll be in touch.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.