Clinical Director - Small Animal

Clinical Director - Small Animal Rosehill Veterinary Clinic | Plymouth

Salary up to £80,000 DOE, Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 and Relocation Allowance up to £3,000

We’re excited to offer a rare opportunity for a Director of Practice and Clinical Services to join Rosehill Vets. This is an ideal role for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to combine hands‑on clinical work with the chance to shape and lead a well‑established practice.

You’ll spend around 75% of your time in practice, enjoying a balanced mix of consultations and surgery, while also playing a key role in mentoring colleagues, supporting case discussions and helping develop less experienced vets and new graduates. With access to excellent facilities including digital and dental X-ray, ultrasound and multiparameter monitoring, you’ll be well supported in delivering high-quality care.

You’ll be joining a friendly and experienced team of vets, RVNs and a dedicated client care team, all based in a welcoming, refurbished practice just outside the city centre.

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment at every stage of their career.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As Director of Clinical Services, you will provide senior clinical leadership across a large practice, hospital, or group of services, setting and delivering the clinical vision in line with IVC Evidensia’s strategy, standards, and values. You’ll oversee clinical governance, quality improvement, and performance across services, working closely with senior operational leaders to drive excellent patient outcomes, sustainable service delivery, and a strong clinical culture. This role combines strategic leadership with accountability for clinical standards, people development, and continuous improvement.

• This is a full‑time role working four days per week, with a share of 1:4 Saturday mornings from 8:30 am to 1 pm.
• There are no out of hours or on‑call responsibilities as these are managed by a nearby IVC hospital.
• Part‑time applications of 30+ hours or more per week will also be considered.

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

You are a senior veterinary leader with a strong track record of clinical excellence and strategic leadership.

• A 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.
• The ability to set and deliver a clinical vision while leading and developing high‑performing teams.
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

How We’ll Support You

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting you in a senior clinical leadership role. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• The opportunity to shape and lead the clinical strategy across a large practice, hospital, or group of services with senior‑level influence over clinical standards, governance, and service development.
• Support to further develop strategic leadership, change management, and organisational impact.
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role‑relevant courses.
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet.
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Director of Practice and Clinical Services or wider executive leadership roles.
• A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer Our Team

• 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 & RCVS fees.
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies).
• Retail discounts and cashback offers.
• Reduced‑cost veterinary care for your own pets.

Salary up to £80,000 DOE

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