Job Description

Small Animal Clinical Director - Northern Ireland

Are you looking for that next step in your career? Are you passionate about developing a team to deliver superior client and clinical care? Perhaps you are already a clinical leader looking for a new challenge\xe2\x80\xa6

Then we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced small animal Vet with an interest in leading a committed and supportive team at O\'Reilly & Fee Veterinary Clinic, based in County Armagh.

We strive to provide a high quality, dedicated small animal veterinary service for our patients and clients, with a team of experienced veterinary surgeons and qualified veterinary nurses. We are continually investing in practice facilities, diagnostic equipment and staff training.

As a Clinical Director, you will be confident in your abilities. You will have day-to-day responsibilities for all clinical aspects of running the practice and direct input into maintaining high clinical standards.

You will be the clinical front, and we are looking for someone to support the continued growth and development of clinical excellence and patient care, and the role you play will be vital in us achieving this. You will be our people leader and be able to demonstrate strong management skills. Your role will include promoting best practice and client care, line management of a clinical team, supporting and mentoring new graduates and student veterinary nurses, setting and implementing practice budgets, create and maintain a positive image and outlook within our teams and to the outer community.

Full or part-time hours considered, with a requirement to cover 1:4 Saturday mornings plus 2 Bank Holidays per year, but no OOH\'s.

You will be rewarded with an attractive salary, depending on experience, along with a comprehensive Rewards package which includes:

• Professional memberships funded (RCVS & VDS)
• CPD and further studies encouraged - Your learning and clinical growth is important to us!
• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent), plus the option to purchase an additional two weeks leave per year with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme
• Long Service Holiday - receive 1 extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• Workplace pension scheme
• Health Shield cash plan
• CVS Refresh - one of our health and wellbeing rewards. Our teams receive a weekly allowance to spend on tasty treats or fitness classes!
• Mental Health first aiders - our people are at the heart of what we do, and your health & wellbeing matters!
• Maternity/Adoption Pay - 10 weeks full pay and 10 weeks half pay
• Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave
• Cycle to work scheme, saving 25-39% on a bike and accessories!
• Discounted pet treatments and products
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 365 days a year helpline to support you and your immediate family when you need it the most
• Discounted UK gym membership with Gym Flex
• In practice Performance Bonus scheme
• Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE) - allows you to buy CVS shares at a discounted rate
• Internal career progression and transfers available - with a network of over 500 practices, we can support you should you need to relocate
• Recommend a Friend - once you join us, any friends you refer to our recruitment team and we hire, you can receive up to \xc2\xa33000 for each Nurse referral and up to \xc2\xa35000 for each Vet referral

We value fostering mutually beneficial relationships and you will be joining collaborative forward thinking team located in modern well-equipped practice.

If you are looking for career progression, click Apply Now, upload your CV and we\'ll be in touch, or reach out to Sinead, Senior Clinical Director via to arrange a chat.

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