Clinical Director
Brand-New Independent Veterinary Clinic

Buckinghamshire
Up to £95,000 DOE | Brand-New Independent Practice | Lead from Day One | Modern Purpose-Built Clinic

Global Veterinary Careers (GVC) are delighted to be assisting an exciting independent veterinary group with the recruitment of a Clinical Director for their brand-new, state-of-the-art practice opening this winter in Buckinghamshire.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing independent business at the very beginning of its journey, giving you the chance to build, shape and lead your own team while creating a positive, collaborative culture centred around outstanding patient care.

If you're an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to take the next step into a leadership role or an existing Clinical Director seeking a fresh challenge within an innovative independent practice this could be the perfect opportunity.

The Role

As Clinical Director, you'll have the autonomy to lead the clinical direction and overall performance of the practice, balancing exceptional patient care with team development and business growth.

You'll spend approximately 80% of your time in clinical practice, maintaining a hands-on role while mentoring and supporting your team to deliver the highest standards of veterinary medicine.

Working closely with the Practice Manager, Head Nurse and senior leadership team, you'll play a key role in establishing the clinic as one of Buckinghamshire's leading first-opinion practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high-performing veterinary team.
• Deliver exceptional clinical standards and champion evidence-based medicine.
• Mentor and develop veterinary surgeons, nurses and support staff.
• Oversee clinical governance, audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support recruitment and help build an engaged, positive workplace culture.
• Drive practice growth, client experience and membership development.
• Manage budgets and understand key business performance indicators.
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership while maintaining autonomy within the practice.
• Promote wellbeing, inclusion and professional development throughout the team.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• MRCVS registered.
• An experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with previous leadership or senior veterinary experience.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional clinical care.
• A natural mentor who enjoys developing others.
• Commercially aware and interested in helping grow a successful practice.
• Positive, approachable and able to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
• Excited by the opportunity to shape a brand-new clinic from the ground up.

The Practice

This beautifully designed, purpose-built independent practice has been created with both pets and people in mind.

You'll benefit from:

• Brand-new, modern facilities and equipment.
• A collaborative, supportive leadership team.
• Clinical freedom and autonomy.
• A people-first culture focused on delivering exceptional veterinary care.
• The opportunity to influence how the practice develops from day one.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £95,000 DOE + Shares
• Clinical Director leadership opportunity
• Brand-new independent practice opening this winter
• Approximately 80% clinical / 20% leadership
• 210 hours annual leave plus your birthday off
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Excellent CPD and leadership development
• Genuine autonomy within a supportive independent group
• Regular company social events
• A positive, collaborative culture with excellent career progression opportunities

If you're looking for the rare opportunity to lead a brand-new independent practice, build your own team and make a lasting impact from day one, we'd love to hear from you.

To find out more or for a confidential discussion, contact Global Veterinary Careers today
Stephanie.Hellier@gvcvets.com | 01392 793069