About the Role
This is a senior leadership opportunity with Mearley Veterinary Group, where you will act as Director of Practice and Clinical Services across three sites while staying closely involved in clinical work. Around 75% of the role is clinical, with leadership responsibilities built into the working week.
The rota is full-time at 40 hours per week across 4 or 5 days. You will work 1 in 4 Saturdays from 9am to 1pm and need flexibility to rotate hours between 9am and 7pm. There are no out-of-hours or on-call commitments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide senior clinical leadership across the three practices in Clitheroe, Accrington and Barrowford.
- Set and deliver the clinical vision in line with the inspiring vet care strategy, standards and values.
- Oversee clinical governance, quality improvement and performance across services.
- Work with operational leaders to support patient outcomes, sustainable service delivery and a strong clinical culture.
- Maintain an active clinical caseload while mentoring and supporting colleagues across the group.
- Provide management support across all three sites.
Requirements
- A veterinary degree and registration, or eligibility to register, with the RCVS.
- Strong experience in small animal first opinion practice.
- Confidence in clinical decision-making across medicine and surgery.
- Experience or interest in mentoring and supporting colleagues.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- A collaborative and proactive approach to team working.
Benefits
- Salary up to £90,000 DOE.
- Welcome bonus up to £10,000.
- Relocation allowance up to £5,000.
- £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet.
- Funded learning and development, including CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres and role-relevant courses.
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles.
- Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches and peer networks.
- Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities.
- 6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays.
- Private medical insurance.
- Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy.
- Pension scheme.
- Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes, subject to eligibility.
- Retail discounts and cashback offers.
- Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets.
About the Practice
Mearley Veterinary Group is a 3-site group covering Clitheroe, Accrington and Barrowford. The practice highlights include modern diagnostic and laboratory equipment, digital imaging, ultrasound, in-house laboratory equipment and dedicated surgical spaces.
The group says it is committed to supporting clinicians' professional growth and encourages CPD, certifications and postgraduate qualifications. The role is based at Mearley Vets, Accrington, which treats dogs, cats and small pets.
