Senior Clinical Director (Veterinary)

Location: Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-Time | 6-Month Secondment
Salary: Competitive up to £85,000 DOE

A leading RCVS-accredited veterinary practice in Leicestershire is seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Director to join its leadership team on a 6-month secondment. This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished veterinary leader to oversee clinical excellence, operational performance, and strategic development across equine and small animal services.

The successful candidate will provide strong clinical leadership, support and develop Clinical Directors, and work closely with senior business leadership and the Practice Manager to ensure the continued delivery of exceptional patient care, sustainable growth, and high clinical standards.

About the Practice

Based in a picturesque village in Leicestershire, this progressive and friendly RCVS-accredited small animal hospital is recognised for delivering exceptional standards of veterinary care. The practice operates its own out-of-hours veterinary service and is committed to maintaining outstanding clinical and patient care standards.

The hospital benefits from modern, purpose-built facilities, including:

• Separate cat, dog, and exotic animal wards
• Fully equipped in-house laboratory
• Digital X-ray facilities
• Six operating theatres
• Multiple consulting rooms
• Spacious, purpose-built veterinary hospital environment

The practice prides itself on a collaborative culture, advanced clinical expertise, and an ongoing commitment to professional development and veterinary excellence.

The Opportunity

This position is ideal for a confident and experienced Senior Veterinary Leader with a passion for driving clinical standards, shaping veterinary strategy, and leading high-performing teams.

The Senior Clinical Director will hold overall responsibility for clinical provision across the veterinary group, working closely with an experienced business leader to ensure operational success and outstanding patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Clinical Director will:

• Lead and support senior veterinary teams and branch leaders
• Develop and implement clinical strategy, governance, and standards
• Drive continuous improvement in clinical excellence and veterinary services
• Identify opportunities for service development and business growth alongside departmental leaders
• Support veterinary teams in delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape future business and clinical strategy
• Provide oversight of clinical provision across the group
• Maintain an active clinical caseload

Role Details

• Contract: 6-Month Secondment
• Hours: Full-Time
• Non-Clinical Time: 18 hours per week
• Salary: Competitive up to £85,000 DOE

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will be an experienced veterinary professional with strong leadership capabilities and a proven ability to influence clinical performance and team development.

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Significant experience in veterinary leadership or clinical director roles
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance and veterinary best practice
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and team development skills
• Experience driving service improvement and operational performance
• Commitment to delivering exceptional standards of patient care
• Confidence working collaboratively with senior stakeholders and business leaders

Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 6 weeks’ annual leave, including bank holidays
• £1,750 annual CPD allowance plus 5 paid CPD days
• Paid RCVS membership fees plus two additional professional memberships
• VDS cover
• Health Cash Plan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Employee discounts through the My Perks platform (shopping, travel, leisure, and lifestyle savings)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing CPD and leadership development support
• Company sick pay
• Annual salary reviews
• Strong focus on colleague wellbeing, engagement, and career progression

Apply for This Senior Clinical Director Job in Leicestershire

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Senior Clinical Director, Veterinary Clinical Leader, or senior Veterinary Surgeon looking to make a significant impact within a progressive, well-equipped veterinary group in Leicestershire.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Will on 01904 570056 or email to w.kovach-ward@purovets.com  

You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.  

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/ 

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-58307