Ready to step into clinical leadership without going it alone? Join a supportive six-site practice where you'll shape clinical standards, mentor colleagues, and enjoy hands-on small animal work across consultations, surgery, and diagnostics, with genuine work-life balance.
One in five Saturday mornings and one in eight emergency day cover for own clients only. No on-call requirement. Weekend working balanced with extra time off allowing up to five consecutive rest days.
This is a unique opportunity to take on an additional Clinical Lead role within an established leadership team at a well-respected six-site small animal practice in Essex. You'll combine hands-on clinical work with a genuine leadership remit, shaping clinical direction and supporting less experienced colleagues across all sites. The role has been created to strengthen leadership capacity as the practice continues to grow.
You'll enjoy a varied caseload of dogs, cats, small furries, and wildlife, working 40 hours over four days with shifts from 8am to a 6:30pm last appointment. The rota includes one in five Saturday mornings and one in eight emergency day cover for the practice's own clients only. There's no on-call requirement, and your weekend working is balanced with extra time off, allowing up to five consecutive rest days. The practice operates across six clinics with a dedicated Witham Hospital site offering separate cat and dog areas, three theatres, full diagnostic facilities, and purpose-built wards.
Spring Lodge Veterinary Group is part of inspiring vet care, the UK's number one vet care provider trusted with the care of over two million animals. The Broomfield Road site has been providing veterinary care for over 20 years and was significantly upgraded in 2009 with full diagnostic and surgical facilities. The practice has achieved RCVS Practice Standards Scheme Tier Two Status and the Witham Hospital site holds the prestigious RCVS Veterinary Hospital accreditation, independently inspected every four years.
The main site features separate cat and dog areas, multiple consultation rooms, three theatres, dedicated imaging and laboratory spaces, purpose-built wards, and welcoming staff facilities. Clinical facilities include ultrasound, endoscopy, ECG, full IDEXX laboratory, digital and dental x-ray, and a comprehensive range of laparoscopic and orthopaedic equipment. The practice maintains a strong commitment to continuous improvement and sustainability.
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