Job Description

If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.

Job Title

: Clinical Director

Salary

: Up to 85,000 per annum (D.O.E) Up to 5,000 Welcome Bonus (direct applicants) or Relocation Package available

Location

: Woodward Veterinary Practice, Leicestershire

Job Type

: Permanent, Full-time

Hours:

40 hours per week, over 4 days, with 1:6 Saturdays No OOH.

Are you an experienced Clinical Director or Veterinary Surgeon looking for your next opportunity?

If you're a veterinary professional who thrives on leading and inspiring others, while maintaining the highest standards of patient and client care, we'd love to hear from you.

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional care for patients, clients, and colleagues, while fostering a culture of excellence across the practice?

If so -- we have just the team for you.

Why Join Us?

Woodward Veterinary Practice is

Ashby-de-la-Zouch's leading small animal clinic

, proudly serving the community for over

150 years

.

Modern facilities

include:
Well-equipped consultation rooms, fully equipped operating theatres, a state-of-the-art X-ray suite and ultrasound, a dedicated dental suite with dental X-ray, and an in-house laboratory with the latest blood analysers and urine analysis equipment. We also have ECG and the latest anaesthetic equipment.
Our

dedicated team of nurses and surgeons

provides exceptional treatment and preventative healthcare for a wide range of pets -- including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small animals. We're proud to be a

Gold Level Cat Friendly Clinic

, accredited by the

International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM)

.

Laboratory equipment

includes a ProCyte analyser, SNAP analyser, and Catalyst machine for PAPs, electrolytes, thyroid testing, and more -- enabling quicker results and reduced costs.

The Team

You'll be joining a supportive, skilled, and compassionate team who are dedicated to providing outstanding veterinary care, Collaboration, continuous learning, and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do.


We have one Veterinary Surgeon Certificate holder in Diagnostic Imaging and a Nurse Certificate holder in Anaesthesia along with 3 nurses doing schedule 3 procedures. The full Team consists of a Practice Manager, 7 Veterinary surgeons, 1 Clinical Nursing Manager, 11 RVN's, 2 SVN's and 10 Client Care team members.

What We're Looking For

Working closely with your Primary Care Director (PCD) and central support business partners -- including Finance, People & Organisation (HR), Medical Directors, Nursing, Marketing, Recruitment, and Client Care -- you will:

Lead the clinical delivery

across the business, ensuring excellence in all areas of patient and client care.

Oversee clinical standards and quality improvement

, education, clinical research, and veterinary leadership.

Inspire and engage

the practice teams through active leadership to ensure the highest levels of care and service.

Develop and deliver

the clinical and business strategy for your practice, in alignment with wider group objectives.

Provide leadership and line management

to the Senior Leadership Team, including the Practice Manager, Lead Vets, and Clinical/Group Nursing Manager (as appropriate).

Oversee key operational areas

such as Leadership, HR, Operations, Health & Safety, Client Care, and Marketing.

Lead on budget planning and financial performance

, ensuring delivery of agreed financial targets.

Foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and engagement

, driving wellbeing, harmony, quality, and productivity across the team.

Contribute to recruitment and retention

, promoting a positive, inclusive, and supportive working environment.

What we offer

5-weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave RCVS and VDS fees paid Employer contribution pension scheme Staff discount Life assurance Generous staff discount for your pets E-car salary sacrifice scheme Enhanced equal family leave Extensive internal and funded external CPD

About us

Woodward Veterinary Practice is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.


At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You'll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best - care for pets.


We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

If you would like to apply for this position or would simply like to discuss it in more detail, please contact

Lissa.semerdak@linnaeusgroup.co.uk

or complete the application form below.

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We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing - valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk