Clinical Director - Small Animal

About the Role

This is a senior clinical leadership opportunity combining hands-on veterinary work with strategic direction. You'll spend approximately 75% of your time in clinical practice, enjoying a balanced mix of consultations and surgery, while the remaining 25% focuses on leadership, governance and team development. The role is based at Rosehill Veterinary Clinic, a recently refurbished small animal practice just outside Plymouth city centre.

You'll work four days per week with Saturday mornings (9am to 2pm) on a 1:4 rota. There is no out-of-hours on-call commitment; emergency cover is provided by a nearby IVC hospital. This structured schedule makes it genuinely possible to maintain work-life balance while stepping into a director-level position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership and set the clinical vision in line with inspiring vet care's strategic direction and values
• Oversee clinical governance, quality improvement and performance standards across the practice
• Work closely with senior operational leaders to drive excellent patient outcomes and sustainable service delivery
• Mentor colleagues, support case discussions and help develop less experienced vets and new graduates
• Lead and develop high-performing clinical teams, with accountability for clinical standards and continuous improvement
• Maintain strong emphasis on clinical autonomy and high standards of patient care

Requirements

• Veterinary degree with RCVS registration and significant senior clinical experience
• Proven leadership experience within a complex veterinary or healthcare setting
• Strong expertise in clinical governance, quality improvement and regulatory compliance
• Ability to set and deliver clinical vision while leading and developing high-performing teams
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

• Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience
• Welcome bonus up to £5,000
• Relocation allowance up to £5,000
• 6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees covered
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

About the Practice

Rosehill Veterinary Clinic is a tier 2 accredited RCVS-approved practice and veterinary nurse training centre based in Plymouth, Devon. The practice has recently been refurbished with modern facilities including digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, and multi-parameter monitoring equipment. The team comprises experienced veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses and a dedicated client care team. Rosehill is part of inspiring vet care, the UK's number one vet care provider, trusted with the care of over 2 million animals.