Small Animal - Clinical Director

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

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Practice Highlights

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How You’ll Make a Difference

As Director of Practice & Clinical Services, you will provide senior clinical leadership across a large practice, hospital, or group of services, setting and delivering the clinical vision in line with inspiring vet care’s strategy, standards, and values.

You’ll oversee clinical governance, quality improvement, and performance across services, working closely with senior operational leaders to drive excellent patient outcomes, sustainable service delivery, and a strong clinical culture. This role combines strategic leadership with accountability for clinical standards, people development, and continuous improvement.

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Key Responsibilities

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You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a senior veterinary leader with a strong track record of clinical excellence and strategic leadership. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree with RCVS registration and significant senior clinical experience
• Proven leadership experience within a complex veterinary or healthcare setting
• Strong expertise in clinical governance, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance
• The ability to set and deliver a clinical vision while leading and developing high-performing teams
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting you in a senior clinical leadership role. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• The opportunity to shape and lead clinical strategy across a large practice, hospital, or group of services
• Senior-level influence over clinical standards, governance, and service development
• Support to further develop strategic leadership, change management, and organisational impact
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into wider senior or executive leadership roles
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, innovation, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

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