Overview

Senior Clinical Director - Small Animal Practice - Kettering

Key Details

• Working Days: Full-time envisaged, flexible patterns considered with weekend rota participation
• Hours: Daytime hours with no night work expected
• Duties: Senior clinical leadership across multiple sites, hospital clinical oversight, own caseload, governance, and standards management

About the Role

• Our client is seeking a Senior Clinical Director to provide overarching clinical leadership across a multi-site small animal group.
• The role will manage senior vets and branch leads, set clinical strategy and standards, and drive clinical excellence.
• The position will work closely with departmental leads to identify development areas, support service delivery, and create opportunities for expansion.
• Day-to-day responsibilities will include leading the senior veterinary team, overseeing the hospital’s clinical provision, and managing a personal caseload.
• The role will contribute to business planning with leadership colleagues and hold responsibility for clinical direction, governance, and standards, including out-of-hours provision management without night duties.

About the Candidate

• The successful candidate will be a confident, people-focused leader with proven experience in clinical management, decision-making, team development, and appraisal.
• The individual will communicate effectively, prioritise, and delegate, and will be supported by a capable leadership and RVN team.

About the Benefits Package

• A generous package is offered, with salaries typically in the £70,000–£100,000 range depending on skills and qualifications
• Plus potential relocation support and a comprehensive benefits suite including paid memberships, CPD, enhanced family leave, wellbeing support, discounts, and annual reviews.

About the Practice

The practice operates a modern small animal hospital in Kettering with state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated 24/7 service supported by an established night team. On-site equipment includes an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasound, and advanced imaging, with a brand-new hospital environment designed for efficient patient care and team collaboration. The hospital is RCVS-accredited and delivers a full spectrum of services from preventative care to advanced surgical procedures. The wider group comprises multiple branches and a strong clinical and nursing team, creating a collaborative environment focused on patient outcomes and colleague wellbeing.

Job Reference No: JN-092025-33232

Pay Rate: Negotiable/Reflective of skills and experience

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