Clinical Director – Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire

Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum, reflective of skills and experience

Job Description:

• Our client is seeking a Clinical Director who is ready for a new challenge and passionate about leading a highly respected and long-established practice.
• This role offers the opportunity to support and guide the clinical team, becoming part of an integral, collaborative, and forward-thinking practice.
• The successful candidate will drive clinical excellence, practice growth, and performance within an established small animal site with over 100 years of service.

Hours:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week – over 4 days
• 1:6 Saturdays from 8:30 am-1 pm, and 1:6 Saturdays from 8:30 am-5 pm.
• No out-of-hours work required.

Who our Client is Looking For:

• A confident individual who can provide clinical leadership and support to the veterinary team, promoting high standards of care and client services.
• Ideally, an advanced certificate holder or someone working towards a certificate.
• Someone who enjoys supporting others, building team culture, and leading with empathy and clarity.
• Clinical decision-making abilities, able to interpret diagnostics, and make informed decisions.
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, remains calm under pressure, and is keen to drive new services.

Support In Practice:

• The role is supported by a highly experienced Practice Manager who is MBA qualified and can assist with business decisions.
• Out-of-hours services are supported by the esteemed Willows Veterinary Centre, and the practice recognises the importance of work-life balance, offering flexibility with working hours/patterns for the right candidate.

About Your Team:

• The practice boasts a closely-knit, supportive team, with many members having 20 years of service.
• The team consists of 9 Veterinary Surgeons, including a certificate holder in Ophthalmology, and three other vets working towards certificates in surgery, emergency and critical care (ECC), and acupuncture.
• The practice values professional development and actively encourages investment in associates.

Benefits:

They offer a fully loaded benefits package that includes everything you would expect, plus:

• Enhanced equal family leave.
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Employer contribution pension scheme.
• Wellness program

About the Practice:

Located in Tamworth, this veterinary centre is part of a larger, respected network, providing reassurance of stability and growth. The centre offers state-of-the-art facilities, including a lab, pharmacy, and digital x-ray. The team comprises dedicated professionals who provide 24-hour emergency service. Working hours are flexible, providing a good work-life balance. The centre places high emphasis on continuous learning and development, offering regular in-house training and external CPD.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and progressive environment, the client invites you to apply and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Job Reference No: JN-072025-32718