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Clinical Director - Equine
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Clinical Director - Equine
Clinical Director – Equine Only Practice (Highlands)
Salary: Up to £80,000 DOE, relocation allowance up to £5,000, and welcome bonus up to £5,000
About the Role
This is not just a leadership appointment—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of equine veterinary care in one of the most unique regions of the UK.
At Inspiring Vet Care, our purpose is clear: healthier animals, happier owners. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we care for over 2 million animals, but it’s our local teams—like Kessock Equine Vets—that bring this purpose to life every day.
A Rare Leadership Opportunity
Kessock Equine Vets is the only dedicated equine practice in the Highlands—a well-established, highly respected service delivering 24/7 veterinary care to a loyal and diverse client base. Built on strong foundations, an excellent reputation, and a committed clinical team, there’s also significant opportunity for growth.
We’re seeking an experienced equine vet ready to step into a Clinical Director role, taking genuine ownership of clinical standards, team development, and future direction. This is a role for a clinician who wants influence, autonomy, and the chance to leave a lasting clinical legacy.
What Makes This Opportunity Different
- The only equine-exclusive practice in the Highlands
- A hands-on leadership role in a small, experienced team
- 24/7 ambulatory and emergency caseload with real clinical variety
- Significant scope to shape clinical standards, service design, and future investment
- A culture that values clinical judgement, autonomy, and trust
- A flexible balance of clinical work and leadership, shaped around your strengths
- A lifestyle location offering space, community, and exceptional outdoor living
- Work up to 40 hours per week with 1:4.5 OOH weekends
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Your Role: Clinical Director
As Clinical Director (Director of Practice & Clinical Services), you will lead the clinical and strategic direction of Kessock Equine Vets, collaborating closely with the Practice Manager to ensure:
- Outstanding patient care
- Strong team culture
- Sustainable growth
You will be at the heart of the practice, where your decisions directly shape how the service evolves.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead clinical governance, standards, and decision-making across the practice
- Shape and develop clinical protocols, patient pathways, and quality improvement initiatives
- Mentor and support a small, highly engaged veterinary team
- Collaborate on operational performance, workforce planning, and sustainability
- Drive service development, investment priorities, and strategic growth
- Act as a senior clinical ambassador to clients and referring practices
- Maintain clinical involvement aligned with your interests and strengths
- Participate in the out-of-hours rota as part of team commitment
Lifestyle & Location
Based in Inverness, at the gateway to the Scottish Highlands, this role offers an exceptional combination of:
- Senior clinical leadership and exceptional quality of life
- A lifestyle located for those who value space, landscape, and outdoor living
This is a place where mountains, coastlines, and rural passion coexist, perfect for equine enthusiasts and those who thrive in a dynamic yet serene environment.
Culture
At Kessock Equine Vets, we thrive on:
- Collaboration and clinical pride
- Trust and high standards
- A shared commitment to doing things properly
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We are a small team with strong relationships, and we seek a leader who wants to build on that foundation—not merely manage it.
What We’re Looking For
If you’re a senior clinical leader with:
- Significant equine veterinary expertise (ideally with advanced qualifications such as CertAVP or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a senior clinical or leadership role, with responsibility for team support and development
- Strong financial and business awareness, including practice performance and sustainability
- The ability to lead, engage, and motivate teams to create a positive, high-performing culture
- Experience in clinical governance, audits, and continuous improvement
- Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
- A collaborative, values-driven leadership style aligned with high clinical and client care standards
...then this role could be a perfect fit.
What We Offer
Benefits Package
- 6.8 weeks’ holiday, including bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family leave and pay (maternity, paternity, adoption, surrogacy)
- BEVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees
- Cycle to Work & Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
- Retail discounts & cashback offers
- Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
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