Job Description
Salary: From £50,000 + commensurate to experience
Veterinary Clinical Director - Kelsall, Cheshire
- Are you a qualified or soon to be RCVS registered veterinary Surgeon?
- Are you looking to take the next step into a Clinical Director role?
- Looking around the Cheshire area?
- Looking for a full or part time role?
We are recruiting for Permanent Clinical Director to run a small animal practice in Kelsall, Cheshire.
This role is available on a full or part time basis ideally with a minimum of three days per week. There is also a shared weekend and bank holiday rota which is based at their local RCVS Animal Hospital.
They have invested in a refurbishment recently which has improved facilities further and have invested win an ultrasound scanner and improved clinical areas further.
The practice is committed and passionate forward-thinking practice continually ensuring that a high standard of Veterinary care is provided along with good client relationships. They all share the caring ethos regarding both clients and pets. They also share the importance of a creating a happy working environment and ensure there is always harmony and happiness within the team. The practice has a very family and village culture feel and all the team work well together and embrace all aspects of the role. They regularly have team discussions looking at ways they can progress, and they share case discussions and best practice thus offering opportunities to develop skills and knowledge. They would be looking for a Clinical Director to promote this practice culture.
In terms of experience the are looking for a CD with at least 4 years experience and someone who classes themselves as a confident clinician. They will have strong communication skills and demonstrate leadership skills and be able to inspire and motivate a clinical team.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Management of the overall team within the practice both clinical and non-clinical
- The CD will be responsible for the day to day running of the practice
- The CD will be responsible for complying with RCVS regulations.
- The CD will also have a clinical role within the practice
- Financial responsibility - contribute towards setting budget and achieving budget
- Actively promote the clinic and grow the client base
- Add value to the clinic
- Type: Small animal
- Hours: Full or part time minimum 3 days per week
- Weekends: Yes on a shared rota
- OOH: None
- Sole charge: Some
- Team: 6 Vets, 5 RVNs and 2 SVNs
- Consultations: 15 minutes
About them:
- Large group of practices within the region of Cheshire
- Branches with a 24hr hospital site
- State of the art diagnostic and treatment facilities
- Large highly experienced team of veterinary surgeons, nurses and supporting staff with various areas of special interest
- Fantastic career development opportunities available
- Offers a fantastic work-life balance
- Growing practice
- Offers clinical freedom to a vet
- Offer a competitive salary package!
- Comprises of a highly skilled veterinary team with various expertise and areas of special interest.
- Offers career progression with support
- Provides a vast range of modern veterinary services and facilities
- Fully equipped with the latest diagnostic and surgical technology
- Excellent reputation within the community
Person:
- You will always deliver and be committed to providing a high standard of clinical care
- You will lead by example
- You will demonstrate leadership skills
- You will have an enthusiastic and caring attitude
- You will promote the ethos and culture of a healthy working environment.
- Youi will have strong communication skills and organisational skills
- You will work well under pressure with a calm and confident manner
- A kind and empathetic attitude is essential.
- You will be ambitious to continue your professional development
- You will be a team player
- You will have excellent customer facing skills
- You will work well within the team alongside other veterinary specialists and clinicians
- You will be a passionate and motivated veterinary surgeon with a genuine interest for animal welfare
Facilities:
The practice offers a wide range of modern veterinary services for small animal. They offer state-of-the-art technology and diagnostic equipment including:
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Digital X-ray
- In-house laboratory
- Separate Cat waiting area
Package:
- Salary: From 50,000 + commensurate to experience
- Holidays: 6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
- CPD: Generous allowance of 1,750 - more for a certificate holding surgeon.
- Certificates supported and funded
- Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
- Exclusive company discounts and rewards
Must haves:
RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
What happens next?
CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any pre-application questions or if this role is not quite right for you, please contact the Vet Seekers team (details below) to discuss your veterinary career aspirations further.
Please quote job reference: 23748
T: 0333 014 7374
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- Salary: From £50,000 + commensurate to experience
- Holidays: 6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
- CPD: Generous allowance of 1,750 – more for a certificate holding surgeon.
- Certificates supported and funded