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Mearley Vets - Director of Practice and Clinical Services
Director of Practice and Clinical Services Salary up to £80,000 DOE Mearley Veterinary Group – Lancashire (Clitheroe/Accrington/Barrowford) Full Time, Flexible, Accommodation available if required Mearley Vets part of inspiring vet care has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Practice and Clinical Services to join our team! The Director of Practice and Clinical Services plays a pivotal role in overseeing the operations and leading the practice whilst working closely with the clinical team to drive high standards of care and achieve commercial success. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and commercially aware Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a supportive practice and to step in to a leadership role. This is a rare opportunity to step into a true leadership role while staying close to what you love most, delivering excellent clinical care. At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners. Practice highlights
- 3-site group, Clitheroe, Accrington and Barrowford
- We are equipped with modern diagnostic and laboratory equipment to support high standards of patient care
- Our facilities include digital imaging, ultrasound, in-house laboratory equipment, and dedicated surgical spaces.
- We are committed to supporting our clinicians' professional growth and actively encourage CPD, certifications, and postgraduate qualifications. Find Your Perfect Place to Excel Located in the heart of Lancashire, our practices are surrounded by beautiful countryside, charming market towns, and vibrant local communities. With easy access to the Ribble Valley, Pendle Hill, and the Forest of Bowland, the area offers an excellent work-life balance for outdoor enthusiasts, food lovers, and those who enjoy a strong sense of community. Excellent transport links connect you to Manchester, Leeds, and the Lake District, making Lancashire a fantastic place to live and work How You’ll Make a Difference As Director of Practice & Clinical Services, you will provide senior clinical leadership across 3 practices, setting and delivering the clinical vision in line with the inspiring vet care strategy, standards, and values.
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You’ll oversee clinical governance, quality improvement, and performance across services, working closely with operational leaders to drive excellent patient outcomes, sustainable service delivery, and a strong clinical culture. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will maintain an active clinical caseload, supporting and mentoring colleagues across the practice.
- Full-time role working 40 hours a week across 4 or 5 days
- Working 1 in 4 Saturdays 9am – 1pm
- Approximately 75% clinical with dedicated leadership responsibilities
- Must be flexible to rotate hours between 9am and 7pm
- No out-of-hours or on-call commitments
- Deliver management support across three sites You Might Be a Great Fit If...
- You are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for leadership, clinical excellence, and team development. You’ll bring:
- Proven experience in a senior or leadership role within veterinary practice
- Strong clinical expertise with the confidence to support complex case discussions and decision-making
- A collaborative and people-focused leadership style, with experience mentoring and developing others
- The ability to drive clinical standards, governance, and continuous improvement
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills How We’ll Support You At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting you in a senior executive leadership role. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- Overall leadership of a practice or hospital with the autonomy to shape strategy, culture and performance
- Senior-level influence across operations, client experience and business outcomes
- Opportunities to lead large-scale change and drive long-term organisational impact
- Ongoing learning and development to support executive and leadership growth
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement What We Offer Our Team
- 6.8 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
- Retail discounts and cashback offers
- Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow. \n
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