Senior Clinical Director/Clinical Director

Senior Clinical Director

Castle Vets - Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle, County Durham.

Rota: Full time 40 hours a week. Part time available on request.

About you

We are seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Director / Clinical Director to provide strong clinical and people leadership across our supportive teams. You are passionate about delivering exceptional veterinary care while setting clear clinical direction and inspiring others to achieve high standards.

Confident in your clinical expertise and decision making, you are comfortable overseeing complex cases, shaping clinical standards, and supporting teams through mentorship and coaching. You enjoy developing others, building capability, and creating an inclusive, high performing culture where colleagues feel supported and empowered to grow.

Client care remains central to your leadership approach, and you lead with professionalism, compassion, and integrity in all interactions.

Most importantly, you live and breathe our I CARE leadership values:

• Inclusivity – Valuing diverse perspectives and adapting your approach to bring out the best in everyone.
• Collaboration – Encouraging open communication and addressing challenges early.
• Accountability – Supporting honest conversations through regular check‑ins and constructive feedback.
• Role Modelling – Leading with integrity and following through on commitments.
• Empathy – Using emotional awareness to support both team wellbeing and high performance.

Benefits

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
• Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
• CVS Pension Scheme
• 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 – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications

Castle Vets is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Location

This role is based in Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle – commutable from the following areas: Durham, Darlington, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Stockton‑on‑Tees, Redcar, Saltburn‑by‑the‑Sea, Yarm, Stokesley, Northallerton, Richmond (North Yorkshire), Crook, Spennymoor, Newton Aycliffe, Shildon, Ferryhill, Sedgefield, Chester‑Le‑Street, Consett, Tow Law, Wolsingham, Stanhope, Staindrop, Evenwood Gate, Ramshaw, Esperley Lane Ends and other locations in County Durham, Tyne and Wear, and North Yorkshire areas.

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