Clinical Director, Small Animal

About the Role

This is a rare leadership opportunity at The Veterinary Centre Glasgow, a well-established small animal practice founded in 1945 and now part of inspiring vet care. You'll combine clinical work with strategic leadership, driving excellence across a friendly, ambitious 17-strong team in one of Glasgow's most vibrant neighbourhoods.

The role is full-time on a 40-hour, 4-day week basis, with a manageable 1-in-5 weekend rota and crucially, no out-of-hours or on-call commitments. This genuine work-life balance is backed by a supportive culture that values both clinical development and personal wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead clinical strategy and quality standards across the practice, mentoring 4 Veterinary Surgeons, 9 Nurses, 1 Head Veterinary Nurse, and practice management team
• Balance hands-on clinical work with leadership duties, seeing patients while guiding your team's professional growth
• Drive service expansion and clinical development, including building on the recently installed dental suite and its growing caseload (currently 4.3%)
• Influence future investment decisions and shape practice culture to reflect continuous improvement and innovation
• Support colleagues to develop clinical interests and expand their capabilities within a collaborative environment

Requirements

• MRCVS registration with proven experience as a Veterinary Surgeon
• Established leadership experience or demonstrated readiness to step into a true director role
• Strong clinical foundation in small animal practice
• Passion for mentoring and team development
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on clinical work

Benefits

• Salary up to £80,500 depending on experience
• 6.8 weeks' holiday per year including bank holidays
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for professional development
• Funded CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres
• BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees paid
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay (maternity, paternity, adoption, surrogacy)
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (where eligible)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles

About the Practice

The Veterinary Centre Glasgow is a single-site small animal practice established in 1945 and located in Glasgow's vibrant West End. Now part of inspiring vet care (IVC Evidensia), the practice recently underwent significant refurbishment to include a dedicated dental suite with digital and dental radiography.

Facilities include digital radiography, ultrasound, full in-house laboratory, electrocautery, and therapeutic laser for chronic pain management. The team is home to 4 Veterinary Surgeons, 9 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Head Veterinary Nurse, and a Practice Manager, all committed to delivering excellent patient care and supporting professional growth.