Clinical Director

A team who look after each other. A role where you can help them thrive.

Some teams make you feel welcome from your very first day. At Tower Vets, that warmth comes naturally. Our people care deeply about their patients, their clients and each other, and they're quick to make a new colleague feel part of the team.

We're looking for a Clinical Director who will bring that same kindness to leading the practice. Someone who listens, takes time to understand people and finds satisfaction in helping others grow in confidence and do their best work.

You might already be a Clinical Director, or an experienced vet ready to develop your leadership skills. What matters most is finding the right person for our team: a thoughtful, approachable colleague who will value what makes Tower special and help us build on it.

A practice with roots, and room to grow

Tower Vets has been caring for animals in York since the 1950s. Today, we're a small animal general practice across three sites, with a longstanding reputation for professional care and a family feel.

You'll be based primarily at our main site in Fulford, within easy walking distance of York's beautiful city centre, with overall responsibility for the practice, including our branches at Haxby and Acomb.

We're a welcoming bunch, with a strong sense of looking out for one another, and we want our next Clinical Director to nurture that while helping us take the next steps clinically.

That warmth extends beyond the working day. From dog walks and paddle boarding to taking on the Muddy Dog Challenge together, we enjoy getting outdoors and spending time with each other. Our photos give you a little glimpse of life at Tower - including muddy paws, beach walks and plenty of laughter.

Our work centres on first-opinion general practice, with visiting support for orthopaedics and ultrasound. There's scope to develop how we work, expand our nurse clinics, and support colleagues in building their interests and skills.

Time to lead and make a difference

We've been laying the foundations for the practice's next chapter, strengthening our supportive culture and how we work together. We're now looking for a Clinical Director to build on that progress, bringing clinical direction, fresh ideas and a thoughtful approach to making improvements with the team.

You'll take time to understand what's working well, listen to colleagues and agree clear priorities, helping everyone feel involved and supported as the practice develops. This role has a substantial focus on leadership, strategy and practice development, with a smaller clinical commitment envisaged during the first couple of years to give you the time and space to do this well.

Working alongside our Practice Manager, Head Nurse, Head Receptionist and clinical colleagues, you'll help shape the clinical and operational direction of our three sites. You'll also have an experienced colleague in Nigel, our former practice owner, who works at Haxby and brings a wealth of knowledge about Tower, its clients and the local community.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting, mentoring and developing our vets and team leaders.
• Creating an environment where people feel heard, valued and comfortable asking for help.
• Maintaining high clinical standards and identifying opportunities to improve patient and client care.
• Setting clear priorities and helping the team turn ideas into practical changes.
• Overseeing the practice's operational and financial performance, with support from the wider business.

You'll have autonomy to shape the practice's future, supported by your Business Development Director and Vet Partners' central teams, with expertise available when you need it.

The person behind the title

You'll be an experienced, confident…