Lead Clinical Director

Lead Clinical Director

Job Title: Lead Clinical DirectorSalary: Up to £95,000 per annum, Full‑time, Permanent.

Practice: Garston Veterinary GroupLocation: Somerset and Wiltshire

Garston Veterinary Group is a thriving multi‑site veterinary practice seeking an experienced veterinary leader. The role involves guiding clinical standards across a large and progressive group, leading a team of 24 veterinarians and 50+ nurses, and shaping the strategic direction of a forward‑thinking veterinary group. The practice offers advanced facilities including a 24/7 RCVS‑accredited hospital with an overnight night nurse team, modern theatres, laparoscopic kit, digital x‑ray, ultrasound, laser therapy, an on‑site laboratory and a CT scanner.

Responsibilities

• Guide clinical standards across the practice.
• Lead and manage a team of 24 veterinarians and 50+ nurses.
• Shape the strategic direction of a well‑established veterinary group.
• Co‑manage financial performance, budgets and key performance indicators.
• Coach, mentor and develop clinical staff, fostering continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with senior leadership and support the Garston Veterinary Group team.

Qualifications

• Extensive clinical experience as an MRCVS with a minimum of 3+ years leading a practice or leadership in a multi‑site practice.
• Experience at managing a budget, delivering finance performance and KPIs.
• Clinical leadership and experience in coaching and mentoring.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Leadership and line management of senior leadership team within the business unit.
• Inspirational leadership, ability to lead teams with enthusiasm and act as a role model.
• Resilience and adaptability, capable of leading teams through rapid change and high‑pressure situations.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave.
• Relocation and visa sponsorship support.
• RCVS and VDS fees paid.
• Life assurance.
• Generous staff discount.
• Great quality uniform.
• New‑starter protected induction training time.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Enhanced equal family leave.
• Electric‑car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Extensive internal and funded external CPD allowance.

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