Job Description
Small Animal Clinical Director - Buchan Vets, Aberdeenshire! Salary of up to £80k FTE DOE + Benefits. Relocation allowance available! Visa costs supported! NO OOH!
Are you looking for that next step to develop your career?
Already an established Vet leader looking for a new chapter?
Are you passionate about client and clinical care?
Are you a team player that can support and encourage a clinical team?
If so, we want to hear from you!
Rare opportunity for a Vet looking for their next steps, new adventure and career progression! Clinical Director required over-seeing 3 practice sites in the stunning Aberdeenshire area, North East Scotland.
Please explore our practice and team by viewing our video!
Location:
Based in beautiful North Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where castles, beaches, mountains, golfing, sailing and dolphins are all available within an hour's drive of the practice. Aberdeen airport is only around an hour's drive too!
About you:
You will lead and support our small friendly, welcoming teams over 3 practice sites. You will be greatly supported in your role as Clinical Director and will enjoy working alongside our Senior Practice Director, Practice Manager, Head Nurses and fantastic team of clinical and clinical support staff. You will also have business support of our wider support network available throughout our group. Therefore, if you are stepping into a Clinical Director / Senior role for the first time, this is the ideal opportunity for you as we will ensure your transition into the Clinical Director role will be a smooth one! Already an experienced leader and looking for a new venture? You will enjoy being part of an experienced leadership team to help you expand on your management skills and experiences.
You will be part of a wider group where our purpose and vision is to be the Veterinary company people most want to work for and we thrive in delivering the best possible care to our animals. It is our upmost priory to create a great place and culture for our people to work within and have a career for life or as long as you choose! Our aim is to provide great working facilities and equipment to ensure an enjoyable work place! We take our responsibilities seriously and have our people's interests at our every heartbeat!
This role is open to qualified Veterinary Surgeons who are either already in a leadership role or any experienced Vet with a desire to progress into a management role for the first time where support is available.
In return, we will offer you:
Professional memberships funded (RCVS & VDS)
CPD and further studies encouraged - your learning and clinical growth is important to us!
5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent), plus the option to purchase an additional two weeks leave per year with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme
Long Service Holiday - receive 1 extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
Workplace pension scheme
CVS Refresh - one of our health and wellbeing rewards. Our teams receive a weekly allowance to spend on tasty treats or fitness classes!
Mental Health first aiders - our people are at the heart of what we do, and your health & wellbeing matters!
Maternity/Adoption Pay - 10 weeks full pay and 10 weeks half pay
Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave
Fertility & pregnancy loss policy
Cycle to work scheme, saving 25-39% on a bike and accessories!
Discounted pet treatments
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 365 days a year helpline to support you and your immediate family when you need it the most
Discounted UK gym membership with Gym Flex
Performance bonus scheme
Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE)
Internal career progression and transfers available - with a network of over 500 practices, we can support you should you need to relocate
If you would like an informal chat about this role, please CALL/TEXT/WHAT'S APP Karolina on or routecandidate: To chat to our practice directly please contact To apply via our online portal, where we will contact you to arrange a chat, click 'Apply Now'
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.