Overview

Veterinary Clinical Director Lead – J377564, Hawick, Central Belt. £85K / Year. Prospect Health is partnering with a well-established, progressive mixed veterinary practice in the Scottish Borders to recruit a passionate and experienced Lead Clinical Director to join and lead their team. This is a senior leadership role focused on shaping clinical standards, guiding senior leadership, and supporting growth across two RCVS-accredited sites.

The Opportunity

Step into a rewarding dual-site leadership role with responsibility across two well-supported, modern practices. Provide strategic direction and clinical leadership while fostering a collaborative, inclusive team culture. Work alongside and support senior leaders, including Clinical Directors for Farm, Lead Vets, Practice Managers, and Clinical Nursing Managers. While the role is truly mixed practice, there is particular focus on Small Animal clinical excellence, with some participation in farm and equine OOH rota.

Be part of a forward-thinking group that embraces both innovation and heritage, committed to continuous improvement and exceptional patient care. The practice is located about 45 minutes from Edinburgh in the heart of the Scottish Borders, offering a perfect blend of relaxed rural living and easy city access.

About the Practice

This long-established mixed practice has a thriving farm client base, a growing companion animal caseload, and is home to one of the UK's leading stem cell, regenerative medicine, and rehabilitation referral clinics. Recent investments have enhanced both large and small animal facilities, including a purpose-built large animal unit and a referral suite with a hydrotherapy treadmill and a dedicated veterinary physiotherapy team. The practice holds RCVS accreditation and the Bronze iIE Sustainability award.

What We're Looking For

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with strong clinical skills
• Proven leadership experience within veterinary practice
• A passion for developing teams and upholding clinical excellence
• Strong communicator with a collaborative, people-focused ethos
• Confidence in Small Animal clinical practice

Benefits Include

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave
• Paid RCVS and VDS memberships
• Funded external CPD, plus access to an extensive internal CPD program
• Excellent opportunities for career development
• Staff discounts and wellbeing support programs
• Enhanced sickness pay and family leave
• Life assurance and employer pension contribution
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme and flu jab vouchers
• Relocation package available
• Recruitment referral rewards

Ready to take the next step? If you’re an experienced vet looking for a leadership role that offers both clinical influence and a high quality of life, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact the Prospect Health Veterinary team to learn more about this exceptional opportunity.