Veterinary Surgeon Clinical Director Vacancy, Hampshire

Overview

Clinical Director - Basingstoke

Salary: Up to £77,000 per annum (D.O.E) Type: Permanent, Full-time Hours: 40 per week, 4-day week with 1 in 4 Saturdays, no out-of-hours

Are you an experienced veterinary surgeon ready to take the next step in your career, or an ambitious Clinical Director looking for a new challenge? My clients are seeking a leader passionate about driving clinical excellence, nurturing team growth, and shaping the future of a long-established, highly respected practice.

About the Role

As Clinical Director, you will oversee both clinical and operational aspects of the practice. You'll lead a talented and collaborative team, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care while promoting professional development, continuous improvement, and innovation. With a focus on both people and patients, you'll help drive performance, growth, and the ongoing success of the practice.

About the Practice

The practice has been providing outstanding care for over 20 years. The facilities include two dedicated surgical theatres, a fully equipped dental suite with dental x-ray capabilities, a new ultrasound machine, digital x-ray, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, and an in-house lab covering biochemistry, haematology, and cytology. They hold Silver ISFM Cat Friendly Practice status and Dog's Trust Dog Friendly Clinic recognition, with separate wards for dogs and cats to reduce stress for hospitalised patients.

The culture is collaborative, supportive, and built on respect, compassion, and shared passion for animal welfare. They value work-life balance, offering a four day work week, structured breaks including time for administrative tasks, regular team-building activities, and a focus on staff wellbeing.

They are seeking a veterinary leader with proven experience in practice management and clinical excellence. You will have strong communication skills, a client-focused ethos, and a commitment to quality improvement, education, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversee both clinical and operational aspects of the practice.
• Lead a collaborative team to deliver exceptional patient care and promote professional development.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and quality standards within the practice.
• Support staff wellbeing, work-life balance, and a positive team culture.
• Manage performance, growth, and the long-term success of the practice.

Qualifications/Experience

• Veterinary surgeon with proven experience in practice management and clinical excellence.
• Strong communication skills; client-focused ethos; commitment to education and team development.

Benefits

Five weeks' holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave; funded CPD and extensive online learning through Linnaeus; RCVS and VDS fees paid; life assurance; enhanced family leave and sickness pay; staff discounts; wellness programs; and opportunities for career progression. Additional perks include an e-car salary sacrifice scheme, recruitment referral rewards, cycle to work scheme, flu vaccination, and eyecare vouchers.

If you are ready to lead a supportive, high-performing team and make a real impact on patient care, we would love to hear from you.

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