Clinical Director

About the Role

This Clinical Director opportunity sits within a well-established and busy small animal practice, with a salary of up to £85k FTE depending on experience. The role is permanent and based on 40 hours per week, with part-time applicants also considered.

You will work closely with the Regional Director, support colleagues to embed the practice values in day-to-day work, and help drive both clinical and commercial performance. The practice has clear potential for growth, so this is a chance to take a visible leadership role while staying closely involved in clinical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care and support ongoing improvement across the practice.
• Lead and support the veterinary team to achieve strong clinical and commercial outcomes.
• Work with the Regional Director and wider business leaders to support practice performance.
• Monitor financial results, KPIs and operational metrics.
• Identify opportunities for new services and practice growth.
• Promote clear communication and a collaborative approach across teams.
• Champion the practice values and help coach colleagues to use them in everyday work.

Requirements

• Experience as a Clinical Director.
• Strong people leadership skills.
• Confidence acting as a mentor and role model.
• Good communication skills with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness alongside clinical focus.
• Client-focused approach and commitment to patient care.

Benefits

• Salary up to £85k FTE, dependent on experience.
• Permanent role with 40 hours per week and part-time applicants considered.
• RCVS and VDS fees paid in full.
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450 plus courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications including CertAVP and PgCert.
• Tuition, exams and study leave covered for funded postgraduate qualifications.
• Up to 33 days holiday with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Relocation package and visa fees covered where applicable.
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring.
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies.
• Staff pet care discounts, including 50% off services, MiPet food and medications.

About the Practice

The role is with Active Vetcare - Tilehurst Veterinary Centre, part of the long-established Active Vetcare Veterinary Group, which has nine surgeries across Berkshire. The practice is a friendly small animal team made up of vets, nurses, PCAs, receptionists and administrative support.

The practice has modern facilities including digital and dental x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, in-house laboratory equipment and advanced anaesthetic monitoring. It is also a Silver Cat Friendly ISFM and Dogs Trust Dog Friendly practice, with separate dog and cat wards. The site has free on-site parking and is close to local amenities and green spaces.