Job Description

Permanent Veterinary Clinical Director - Edinburgh, Scotland

• Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
• Are you wanting to move into a management role?
• Do you enjoy managing and leading a team?

We are recruiting on behalf of a veterinary hospital in Edinburgh for a Permanent Veterinary Clinical Director to join their team. This role is full time with weekends on a rota. The role is based within a 24hr animal hospital, and you will be responsible for co-managing a large team of 65.

The role will involve provide support and coaching to the vet and nursing team and they CD will be responsible for the advancement of clinical services and standards as well as financial planning and budget work. The practice is looking for a confident and experienced Vet and ideally someone who is looking to move up and take on more responsibility within a management role.

The practice support areas of special interest and post graduate studies. Certificates are encouraged and supported.

The RCVS-accredited hospital is well-staffed and fully equipped with ultrasonography, video endoscopy, digital radiography, laparoscopy, in-house laboratory machines and all the other essentials you would expect. RVN\'s are on site 24 hours per day.

Key details:

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Full time
• Weekends: On a rota
• Sole charge: Rarely
• OOH: None
• Branch work: N/A
• Consultations: As required
• Team: Large veterinary team of 65, including 18 vets

About them:

• State of the art equipment including Lab, Digital X Ray, Pharmacy and Ultrasound
• Bright spacious air-conditioned practice with modern facilities
• Offers a wide range of modern veterinary services and diagnostic facilities
• Offers an exciting workload
• Offers a good work-life balance
• Practice provides clinical freedom for personal growth and development

About you:

• You will be looking to move into a management role
• Previous management experience is advantageous
• You must have a strong work ethic and provide an excellent high standard of clinical service
• You will be confident in all areas of routine surgeries and medical cases
• You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop a great rapport with both clients and staff
• You will be a strong team player

Facilities:

The practice is fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities as one would expect from a modern animal hospital and OOH service.

Package:

• Salary: \xc2\xa365,000 to \xc2\xa375,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 6 weeks annual leave
• CPD: Generous allowance of \xc2\xa31,750
• Memberships: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Workplace pension scheme
• Certificates funded and supported
• Cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare scheme
• Exclusive colleague rewards including discounts with high street retailers and restaurants
• Staff bonus scheme
• Staff discount

Must haves:

• RCVS registered and qualified or soon to be
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

What happens next?

CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any pre-application questions or if this role is not quite right for you, please contact the Vet Seekers team (details below) to discuss your veterinary career aspirations further.

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