PENROSE VETERINARY GROUP LIMITED
Clinical Director
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Clinical Director – Veterinary Practice
Location: Colchester
Salary: up to £85k DOE
Hours: Full Time
Lead. Inspire. Develop. Make a Difference.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Clinical Director to join a thriving veterinary practice and play a key role in shaping its continued clinical and professional development.
This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinary professional who enjoys combining high-quality clinical work with leadership, mentoring, and practice development. You’ll work closely with the Practice Manager and wider leadership team to ensure the practice continues to deliver outstanding standards of patient care while creating a positive and supportive environment for the team.
About the Role:
As Clinical Director, you will provide clinical leadership across the practice, supporting colleagues and helping to drive continuous improvement in clinical standards, processes, and patient care.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing strong clinical leadership and acting as a role model for the veterinary team.
- Supporting the delivery of consistently high standards of clinical and patient care.
- Working closely with the Practice Manager and leadership team on the development of the practice.
- Mentoring, coaching, and supporting veterinary surgeons and clinical colleagues.
- Supporting clinical governance, quality improvement, and best-practice initiatives.
- Encouraging a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous professional development.
- Supporting the development of clinical protocols, processes, and standards.
- Helping identify opportunities to improve efficiency, patient outcomes, and client experience.
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and retention of clinical team members.
- Managing and resolving clinical issues appropriately and professionally.
- Contributing to business and strategic planning from a clinical perspective.
- Remaining clinically active and continuing to see patients and undertake consultations/procedures where appropriate.
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About You:
We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who is ready to take the next step in their career or an established clinical leader looking for a new challenge.
You’ll ideally have:
- RCVS registration and a strong background in small animal practice.
- Significant clinical experience within a veterinary practice.
- Previous leadership, mentoring, or management experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A passion for developing people and improving clinical standards.
- A collaborative and supportive leadership style.
- The ability to balance clinical priorities with wider practice objectives.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- A genuine commitment to delivering excellent patient and client care.
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What’s on Offer?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing practice where you can have a genuine influence on its clinical direction, team culture, and future development. In return, you can expect:
- Competitive salary package.
- Leadership and professional development opportunities.
- Support for CPD and further clinical development.
- A collaborative and supportive leadership team.
- The opportunity to shape clinical standards and practice development.
- A friendly, forward-thinking working environment.
- A strong focus on employee wellbeing and work-life balance.
- The opportunity to remain clinically active alongside your leadership responsibilities.
Ready for Your Next Challenge?
If you’re an experienced veterinary surgeon with the leadership skills, clinical expertise, and ambition to help shape the future of a successful veterinary practice, we’d love to hear from you.
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