Posted on 27/11/2023

Clinical Director

Summerhill Vets, Newport

Salary up to GBP75,000 DOE

Find the next step in your career

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Director to join our large friendly team here at Summerhill Veterinary Group, South Wales!

As a Clinical Director you will be responsible for coaching and developing our team, contributing to the strategic direction of the practice, and developing the breadth and quality of services on offer. You will play a crucial role in steering the business towards growth and excellence together with our present Clinical Director and Senior Management team. You will work with the support and guidance of our Area Director.

The rota will include working 4-5 days per week however we can offer flexible working patterns that flex with you and your lifestyle. Whether you are looking to flex your rota hours to balance the school holidays, fix to navigate the school runs or just looking to strike that balance between home and work life. We can offer flexibility that actually works for you.

The salary will be up to GBP75,000 depending on experience.

Join The Summerhill Group

The Summerhill Group is very varied and diverse with many opportunities for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual. The main site in Newport is a busy hub with typically 5-6 Vets working on any one day and is well equipped with the most advanced equipment including endoscopy, surgical/orthopaedic and dental equipment, and the latest diagnostic imaging and cardiology equipment. The other clinics are all self-sufficient and are usually 1 or 2 Vet sites. We have a wide range of skills in the group, including certificate holders in surgery, medicine, diagnostic imaging, cardiology, and feline medicine, and like to share and assist in the development of our team members.

The cities of Bristol, Newport and Cardiff are all very close to our clinics, along with the natural beauty spots of the Brecon Beacons, the Forest of Dean, and the beautiful South Wales coastline. So, there are many places you could base yourself.

Are you the perfect fit?

You will have extensive experience in small animal veterinary medicine and be confident in handling most situations. You will be a member of the RCVS. Ideally, you would have some advanced qualifications or interests but more importantly, you will be keen on leading and building a team of fantastic staff to be the best that they can be.

Because our employee's matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

7.6 weeks annual leave

Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Non-accidental injury support

Development

GBP1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata

Certificate support

Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider

All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

All our Vets get GBP1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund

Infection Prevention and Control Programme

Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

BVA membership

VDS cover

RCVS fees

Additional

Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers

Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer

Discounted staff pet care

Relocation allowance up to GBP2000

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.

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Any questions before applying?

Speak to Megan Dawson from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

Megan Dawson

Talent Partner

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