Overview

Clinical Director - Berkshire

A brand-new, independent practice – Shape the clinic from day one and make it your own. Full clinical autonomy and leadership – Lead protocols, team recruitment, and equipment choices. Partnership potential – For those with ambition and vision to grow with the business. Modern, refurbished premises – Fully set up and ready for your customisation.

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to step into a Clinical Director role at a brand-new, independent veterinary practice in the heart of Berkshire. This is a truly unique chance to shape and lead a modern, fully refurbished clinic from the ground up, with real potential for future partnership. The building is already set up as a veterinary practice and requires only cosmetic updates and personalisation, giving you the perfect blank canvas to create something exceptional.

The vision is to grow into a 2.5–3 FTE practice—offering a close-knit team environment with space to scale sustainably. As Clinical Director, you’ll have the freedom and support to shape the clinical direction, establish protocols, select equipment, and most importantly, build and develop a talented and passionate team around you.

Responsibilities

• Be at the centre of decision-making from day one, including recruiting new team members and finalising the clinic’s setup.
• Ensure high clinical standards and client care from the outset.
• Collaborate closely with practice management on business development and practice growth, bringing ideas and vision to life.
• Shape the clinical direction, establish protocols, select equipment, and lead the team.
• Provide leadership and development for veterinary staff and support a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a strong clinical background.
• Prior leadership experience in roles such as Senior Vet, Clinical Lead, or Clinical Director is preferred.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding patient care with an entrepreneurial mindset to help grow and shape the business.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the drive to take ownership of the project.

The Package

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience and responsibilities
• Generous CPD allowance with support for further certifications
• Pension scheme and professional memberships covered
• Partnership opportunities for long-term career growth
• Flexible rota to ensure work-life balance

How to apply

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email m.pinder@purovets.com

To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-52608