Clinical Director or Head Veterinary Surgeon

Here at Firstvets Group, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to become our new Clinical Director or Head Veterinary Surgeon. Located in the heart of vibrant Newcastle in the North East of England, we are offering a very competitive salary and we're open to both full‑time / part‑time applicants and welcome flexible working arrangements.

40 hours per week. We're happy to discuss part-time and flexible options.

At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges, you'll always have the resources and teams alongside you. We'll be your biggest supporter, it's in our nature.

With market leading learning, on the job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, you'll have the tools to grow whether you're building confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals

Across our three sites (Heaton, Forrest Hall, North Shields), our fantastic team includes long standing experienced Vets, RVNs, SVNs, Patient Care Assistants and receptionist team. You will also be supported by our Senior Clinical Director.

Patient and client care are at the heart of everything we do. We continually strive to enhance our clinical standards and customer experience. We have a range of facilities including biochemistry, haematology, x-ray, ultrasound and we are in the process of getting dental radiography!

You’ll be joining an established, friendly, and supportive team within a well‑equipped, forward‑thinking group.

You’ll be passionate about coaching, empowering your team, and consistently driving high standards of patient and client care. Your leadership will be key to our continued development as a centre of excellence.

You will be an experienced veterinary surgeon with strong clinical capability and a natural mentor who enjoys developing and supporting colleagues. Proactive and solutions‑focused, you will bring resilience and a positive outlook while collaborating effectively as a team player who adds professionalism and energy. As a forward‑thinking leader, you will be eager to help shape the future of the practice.

• Lead, motivate, and inspire the veterinary team, upholding exceptional clinical standards and a culture of excellence.
• Deliver outstanding care to clients and patients in line with best practices and RCVS guidelines.
• Work closely with the Practice Manager to maintain and elevate clinical standards, contributing to strategic planning and service development.
• Manage the veterinary team, including routine check‑ins, competency assessments, salary discussions, and rota planning in collaboration with the Practice Manager.
• Participate in business performance activities such as budgeting, financial planning, and optimisation of client service.
• Be clinically confident and able to manage both surgical, medicine and emergency cases
• Lead on innovation by introducing progressive medical and surgical techniques to enhance patient outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with clients through first‑class care and compassionate communication.

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team, you'll receive:

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
• Up to 33 days holiday (with option to…