Clinical Director

Are you passionate about bringing out the best in people, inspiring and motivating others in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished, innovative, and highly motivated Clinical Director to join our well-established and busy veterinary practice at Cundall and Duffy Veterinary Surgeons in Scarborough.

Salary up to £80,000 FTE and is dependent on experience. We are also happy to discuss a relocation bonus with you during the interview process.

Your journey starts here

At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges, you'll always have the resources and teams alongside you. We'll be your biggest supporter – it's in our nature.

With market-leading learning, on-the-job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, you'll have the tools to grow—whether you're building confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals

Life at Cundall and Duffy

We are a small team, based in Scarborough, a coastal town on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors national park. Scarborough is a vibrant town which offers fantastic opportunities for surfing, diving, sailing, cycling and walking. Within commuting distance of the majestic historical city of York.

Cundall & Duffy is a forward-thinking, progressive, RCVS-accredited, single-site practice. Excellent facilities including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, an in-house laboratory and a good range of surgical equipment. Not to mention great clients and an interesting case load!

With a wonderful, friendly, supportive team, no out-of-hours and equally shared Saturday mornings, you can achieve an excellent work-life balance.

We are very open to flexible working, and our aim is to provide excellent standards of veterinary care.

About you

Working within a culture where clinicians are empowered to make the best decisions, where improvement is encouraged and where best practice is shared, you will be:

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, you're committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.
• A natural mentor and team player, you'll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive.
• Client care comes naturally to you, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships.
• As an experienced Clinical Director, you'll lead by example, living our values in full and being a positive role model across the business.
• Strong leadership and people skills, to foster high engagement across teams
• Commitment to delivering, high-quality clinical care and driving continuous improvement
• Flexibility and a collaborative mindset to support peers
• Excellent communication skills to ensure clear and consistent messaging
• Close collaboration with the Regional Director and other business leads
• Commercial awareness, including interpreting financial data and KPIs
• A proactive approach to identifying new services and supporting practice growth

The benefits

In addition to the stated salary up to £80,000 FTE, dependent on experience. We are also happy to discuss a relocation bonus with you during the interview process.

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team, you'll receive:

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
• Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
• Relocation package and visa fees covered (where applicable)
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications

Interested or ‘To apply'

For an informal chat about this role, or to arrange a visit to the practice for a warm welcome, please contact Dave in the resourcing team at david.vaughan@cvsvets.com or our Regional Director, Dougie at douglas.callaghan@cvsvets.com

To submit an online application, click ‘Apply Now', upload your CV, and we'll be in touch.