We are recruiting on behalf of an RCVS accredited Hospital in Bridgewater Somerset for a Clinical Director to join them and manage the day to day running of the award-winning Hospital.

They will have responsibility overall of all the clinical cases, management of staff and their welfare and financial planning.

As the practice is continuing to grow and they are currently expanding the OOH services to practices within the surrounding area and growing the exotic services there is plenty of scope to develop and progress.

The CD would be leading a large team of 7 Vets, RVFNS, SVNS and ANAs. There is also a large supportive nonclinical team. The Hospital is fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. It is in the beautiful countryside of Somerset. They also operate a separate OOH emergency team.

The role is full time working 4 days per week with a 1:6 weekend rota. No OOH

They pride themselves on providing a supportive and friendly culture within the practice with a large focus on staff wellbeing.

They provide veterinary services to small animals, wildlife and are currently developing the exotics service within the Hospital. They are known for their varied case load and their surgical experience with wildlife.

Who are they looking for

• They are looking for someone who enjoys working within a team in a leadership capacity. The Clinical Director will be ambitious and motivated to ensure that the Hospital is the best that it can be and that there is a high standard of clinical excellent each day for both patients and clients.
• The CD will have a solid amount of general practice experience and a high level of surgical experience. A special interest in orthopaedics would be advantageous.
• They will have good leadership skills and be able to demonstrate this.
• They will have a friendly and approachable attitude.
• They will enjoy client interaction.
• They will have the capability to lead and inspire others.

About them:

• 24hr State of the Art Animal Hospital
• RCVS Accredited Hospital
• Award winning practice
• Provides the highest Hospital standard of veterinary facilities
• Offers the highest standard of advanced veterinary diagnostic and treatment equipment
• Provides advanced diagnostic, medical and surgical treatments
• Nurse training practice
• Large team of highly experienced Veterinary Surgeons
• Certificate holding Vets and Nurses
• Can provide support and training towards areas of special interest
• Treats a wide variety of complex cases
• Small Animal, Wildlife and Exotic services

Facilities:

The Hospital boasts the highest standards of diagnostic facilities and services and treatments including:

• Intensive Care
• Hospitalisation facilities
• Operating Theatres
• In House Laboratory
• Pharmacy
• Rehabilitation room
• Dental Suite

Salary

• Salary: 60,000 commensurate to experience
• CPD 1750 allowance per annum, 5 days
• Funding available for certificates
• Holiday allowance: 6 weeks holiday per year plus the option to buy additional holidays
• Management training
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Employee welfare supported
• Sick support
• Certificates funded and supported
• Healthcare Scheme
• Memberships: Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS)
• Staff Discount

Must haves:

RCVS Registered & Qualified or soon to be.

Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Have excellent verbal / written communication skills

What happens next?

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