Clinical Director

We are working exclusively with a modern, well‑equipped practice in Reading that is looking for a Clinical Director to lead both clinically and culturally. This independent group genuinely cares about pets and clients and wants someone to raise standards, bring structure, and inspire the team.

4‑day week (30‑40 hours, flexible) with 1 weekend (Saturday AM) and no out‑of‑hours coverage. This is a hands‑on leadership position that includes:

• Managing a 4‑day week schedule
• Leading a team of 4 vets, 5 nurses, 1 veterinary clinical assistant, and ~4,000 active clients
• Overseeing surgical caseload growth (currently ~5 surgeries/day with room to increase)
• Facilitating 15‑minute consults (~20 consults per vet per day)
• Shaping clinical standards, team development, and client experience

• Proven leadership capability
• Strong clinical standards
• Able to mentor, guide, and bring people together
• Confident, respected, warm, human and approachable
• Ideally with a surgical bias (beyond routine neuters) but not solely surgeon‑mindset; medicine matters here

• £75,000‑£80,000 DOE (ceiling £80k)
• Bonus up to 20% of salary
• Visa sponsorship

• 5 weeks holiday (based on 4‑day week)
• Additional 3 charity days
• Private health insurance
• £30/month gym contribution
• 2 free Total Wellness Plans for your own pets
• CPD trips abroad, quarterly social fund (£25 per head)
• Employer pension
• Leadership & Management Level 3 programme available; certificate support offered

For further details on this exceptional role, please contact us. If you would like to discuss the position before sending your CV, give us a call. We will contact you confidentially to provide more information about the role.