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Clinical Lead/ Lead Veterinary Surgeon
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Clinical Director / Lead Veterinary Surgeon
Up to £75,000 DOE
40 hours per week
No OOH | No on-call | No regular weekends
We are looking for an experienced and people-focused Clinical Director / Lead Vet to join us during a genuinely exciting period of growth at our thriving South Bristol practice.
This August, we will be expanding significantly, including the launch of what will become the only dedicated cat clinic in South Bristol alongside our busy first opinion small animal service.
We currently have a supportive team of 4 vets, several of whom are studying towards certificates, and we are now looking to strengthen our medical and emergency medicine capability within the practice.
Applicants with, or working towards a certificate in:
Small Animal Medicine Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine
would be especially welcomed.
That said, personality, leadership style and team fit are just as important to us as qualifications.
What We’re Looking For
We are searching for somebody who:
Is a confident and capable first opinion clinician Enjoys both consults and routine surgery Is approachable, fair and supportive Wants to help develop and mentor their team Enjoys leading people positively Brings energy, humour and a sense of fun to work Wants to help grow and shape a progressive practice
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This role would suit somebody who enjoys leadership but still genuinely enjoys being a vet day-to-day.
Why Join Us?
Exciting practice expansion plans Opportunity to help shape a brand-new cat clinic Strong existing leadership team Collaborative and supportive culture Certificate study encouraged and supported No out of hours, No regular weekends No on-call Genuine focus on wellbeing and sustainability Opportunity to have real influence over the future direction of the practice ISFM silver status for cats and Silver status for Rabbits. PSS approved practice and recognised GDP practice.
You will be supported by an experienced wider leadership team including Practice Owner, Practice Manager, Head Nurse & Head Receptionist
Salary & Benefits
Up to £75,000 depending on experience CPD and certificate support Professional memberships paid Supportive and friendly working environment Clinical freedom within a well-supported team Holiday & sick pay funded Paid annual subscriptions including VDS/ RCVS + 1 more Uncapped CPD allowance Contributory pension scheme
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If you are looking for a leadership role within a growing, forward-thinking and genuinely supportive practice where culture matters just as much as clinical standards, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal confidential conversation, please contact practice owner Ben on
Postcode: BS13 7TJ
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