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Clinical Director - Equine
Clinical Director – Equine Only Practice (Highlands)
Clinical Director – Equine Only Practice (Highlands)
Salary & Benefits
- Salary up to £80,000 DOE
- Relocation Allowance up to £5,000
- Welcome Bonus up to £5,000
About the Opportunity
This is not just a leadership role—it’s a chance 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 simple: 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, who bring real impact to communities every day.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- The only equine-exclusive practice in the Highlands
- A hands-on leadership role in a small, experienced team
- A 24/7 ambulatory and emergency caseload with rich clinical variety
- Significant influence over clinical standards, service design, and future investment
- A flexible balance of clinical work and leadership, shaped to your needs
- A lifestyle location offering space, outdoor living, and exceptional community
- 40-hour work week with 1:4.5 out-of-hours (OOH) weekend cover
The Role: Clinical Director (Director of Practice & Clinical Services)
As Clinical Director, you will lead both the clinical and strategic vision of the practice, collaborating closely with the Practice Manager to ensure:
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- Outstanding patient care
- Strong team culture
- Sustainable growth
This is a visible, high-influence position—your decisions will directly shape how Kessock Equine Vets evolves.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead clinical governance and standards across the practice
- Develop clinical protocols, patient pathways, and quality improvement initiatives
- Mentor and support the small, high-performing veterinary team
- Work with the Practice Manager 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 an active clinical role aligned with your interests
- Participate in the out-of-hours (OOH) rota as part of team collaboration
The Location: Highlands, Scotland
Based in Inverness, at the heart of Scotland’s Highlands, this role offers a rare blend of senior leadership and exceptional lifestyle.
This location is for those who value:
- Proximity to remote landscapes
- A supportive veterinary community
- An equilibrium of clinical rigor and personal well-being
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Who Would Thrive Here?
You’ll want to step into this role if you’re a senior clinical leader equipped with:
- A passion for equine medicine, ideally with advanced qualifications (e.g. CertAVP or equivalent)
- Experience in a senior clinical or leadership role, with a track record of supporting and developing teams
- Strong commercial awareness, including practice performance and sustainability expertise
- Leadership and team engagement skills, fostering high performance and rallying support
- Experience in clinical governance, audits, and continuous improvement
- Exceptional communication and influencing to build stakeholder trust
- A values-driven approach, prioritizing high clinical standards and client care
Why Join Inspiring Vet Care?
We offer an ambitious compensation package plus:
- 6.8 weeks’ holiday (including bank holidays)
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family leave (maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy)
- BEVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fee support
- Cycle to Work & Green Car schemes
- Retail discounts and cashback offers
- Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
(Salary range: £0-£80,000 per year, fully competitive with relocation and welcome allowances included.)
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