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Clinical Director - Equine
Clinical Director – Equine Only Practice (Highlands)
Role Overview
Salary up to £80,000 per annum, relocation allowance up to £5,000, and welcome bonus up to £5,000.
This isn’t just a leadership role—it’s your chance to reshape equine veterinary care in one of the UK’s most breathtaking regions. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, Inspiring Vet Care empowers local teams like Kessock Equine Vets to deliver exceptional care to 2 million+ animals. Now, we’re looking for a Clinical Director to lead a 24/7 equine practice in the Highlands.
The Opportunity
Kessock Equine Vets is the only dedicated equine practice in the Highlands, delivering ambulatory and emergency care to a loyal client base. This is a small, established team with strong foundations, but also unmatched opportunity—from clinical leadership to shaping future growth.
This role suits those who want real influence, clinical autonomy, and meaningful legacy.
Why This Role Stands Out
- The only equine-exclusive practice in the Highlands
- Hands-on leadership in a small, experienced team
- 24/7 caseload, with real clinical variety
- Direct impact on clinical standards, services, and investment
- Values-driven culture of trust, autonomy, and clinical excellence
- Flexible balance of clinical work and leadership
- Unparalleled lifestyle & location at the gateway to Scotland’s Highlands
Hours: Up to 40 hours/week, with weekends on-call (1:4.5 ratio).
Key Responsibilities
As the Clinical Director (Director of Practice & Clinical Services), you’ll be the strategic and operational leader, collaborating closely with the Practice Manager to deliver:
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- Clinical governance: Setting and reinforcing high standards across all services.
- Continuous improvement: Leading audits, protocols, and patient pathways.
- Team mentorship: Developing and supporting a small, high-performing veterinary team.
- Strategic vision: Driving service expansion, investment priorities, and long-term growth.
- Client & partner engagement: Representing the practice as its senior clinical voice.
- Guided involvement: Maintain open clinical practice where possible, following your interests.
- Out-of-hours commitment: Active participation in the shared rota.
Location & Lifestyle
Based in Inverness, you’ll experience a rural practice harmonised with the stunning Highlands landscape—mountains, coasts, and wildlife at your doorstep. This is more than an office posting; it’s a lifestyle choice for those who value nature and space.
Working environment:
- A collaborative, high-performing team:
- Strong client relationships rooted in respect and expertise.
- Investment in professional development, with focus on continuous learning.
What We’re Looking For
We seek a senior clinical leader with equine expertise, business acumen, and a commitment to excellence.
Core Qualifications & Experience
- Advanced equine certification (e.g., CertAVP/ECVE equivalent).
- Proven clinical leadership (e.g., previous Director of Practice or VCS role).
- Commercial awareness: Insight into practice ownership, sustainability, and growth.
- People development skills:
- Proven experience mentoring and motivating veterinary teams.
- Strong transparency and emotional intelligence.
- Clinical governance expertise:
- Experience with audits, QA, and improvement initiatives.
- Passion for best-practice veterinary standards.
- Communication & stakeholder engagement:
- Influencing skills across clinical, client, and partner networks.
- Collaborative leadership style: Prioritising clinical standards and hands-on care.
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Why Join Us
We’ve structured this role with aspirational benefits, recognising you’re not just doing a job—you’re defining the future of equine veterinary care.
Remuneration
- £80k DOE + discounts/offers as listed below
Special Incentives
- Market-leading starting package:
- £80,000 salary.
- Relocation allowances up to £5,000.
- Welcome bonus up to £5,000.
Employee Wellbeing & Support
- 6.8 weeks’ holiday (+ bank holidays).
- Private medical insurance.
- Enhanced parental leave/pay (maternity, paternity, adoption).
- BEVA/VSDS/RCVS cover, CPD resources.
- Discounts & schemes:
- Cycle-to-work and green car scheme.
- Vetos partners, cashback offers.
- Veterinary benefits (reduced-cost support for your own animals).
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