Do you have a passion for inspiring and motivating others in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? We are looking for a Clinical Director to lead our busy, well-established practices at Buchan Vets, covering Fraserburgh, Peterhead, and our Deveron site in Aberdeenshire.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of our teams and services through strong leadership and fresh ideas. Perhaps you are looking for your first step into a leadership role, or perhaps a Clinical Director seeking a new challenge.
We value collaboration, development, and clinical excellence, and we're seeking someone who shares our commitment to compassionate, high-quality care and is ready to make a meaningful impact.
Our package
Salary: up to £85k FTE, dependent on experience
Joining bonus: a joining bonus of £6k
Relocation bonus: We are happy to discuss a relocation bonus with you during the interview process
Benefits: a wealth of benefits that you can view on our What We Offer page
How we work: We are proud to offer a flexible working environment alongside no on-call commitments – let us know what works for you
The role
You will work closely with our Senior Practice Director and Regional Director and serve as a business-wide advocate for our core values, consistently challenging and coaching colleagues on their implementation. You will live all our values in full, in all aspects of your work, and act as a positive role model.
Key duties/requirements:
Experience as a veterinary surgeon and taking part in clinical duties
The ability to generate high engagement within the team and practices
Delivering high-quality clinical services while driving continuous improvement in clinical performance within the team
Flexibility to adapt and support your colleagues
Excellent communication skills, delivering all key messages within the team
Working closely with other leaders across the business
Business development knowledge, interpreting financial information, data and KPI Dashboards
Ability to look for new and additional services and build on overall practice and team development
You will enjoy working with a forward-thinking clinical team of veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses, patient care assistants, receptionists and admin support.
Our practices have space to grow with the right leader developing the team and driving clinical excellence.
Why us?
You will join a friendly and supportive team where wellbeing and collaboration are genuinely valued. Based in beautiful Aberdeenshire, where the coast meets the countryside, our practices offer a peaceful setting with a strong local community, and yet remain close to the city of Aberdeen.
We are forward-thinking, high-standard, and take pride in delivering excellent care and working together as one team. We will support your growth both personally and professionally, with opportunities to develop your interests and advance your career.
Salary and benefits
Salary is up to £85k, dependent on experience, plus access to our wide range of benefits, including:
Joining bonus of £6k (subject to terms and conditions)
Relocation bonus
Vet Oracle - our support platform for veterinary colleagues that provides expert advice and support across a range of clinical areas
Buy and sell holiday scheme, pensions, discounts, and more…to view everything available, please see our full suite of benefits on our What We Offer
To apply
Please follow the ‘Apply Now' button to submit your application, or to arrange a confidential chat or a visit to the practice to meet the team, please contact Dave at 07780 436 395 / david.vaughan@cvsvets.com
The Joining bonus for successful candidates is subject to terms and conditions.
CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.
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