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Job Title: Clinical Director Small Animal Practice
Location: North Cheam South London
Hours: Full-time.
(Early shifts: 7:30am3:30pm / 8:00am4:00pm.
Late shifts: 10:00am8:00pm.
Weekends to be discussed.)
Practice: Maven Veterinary Care
Salary: Up to 80000 DOE
Maven Veterinary Care is a multi-award-winning 100% small animal practice in South London. We are seeking an experienced Clinical Director to lead our clinical team maintain and elevate our high standards and help shape the future direction of the practice. This is a senior role for someone who thrives in a high-performing collaborative environment and wants to take the next step in their career while being supported by a secure and progressive organization.
Why join us
- Multi-award-winning practice with five Outstanding RCVS Practice Standards Awards
- Gold Cat Friendly Clinic Dog Friendly accreditation and RWAF Silver status
- Proven high-performing team with certificate holders across medicine surgery and ophthalmology
- Purpose-built recently refurbished hospital with dedicated ultrasound x-ray and dentistry suites and two large operating theatres
- Separate dog and cat waiting areas and wards to ensure optimal patient care
- Out-of-hours care delivered onsite by Vets Now providing continuity without the OOH burden
- No out-of-hours or Bank Holiday working
- Structured rota with three early finishes per week and protected admin time
- Opportunity to influence clinical direction service development and team growth
- Stable leadership and operational support allowing focus on strategic and clinical impact
The practice & team
Maven Veterinary Care is a purpose-built single-site hospital recognized for its clinical excellence and high standards of patient care. With five Outstanding RCVS Practice Standards Awards and Gold Cat Friendly status this is a practice that has already achieved a great deal and now seeks a Clinical Director to build on that success and drive further development.
Facilities include dedicated ultrasound x-ray and dentistry suites two large operating theatres and separate dog and cat waiting areas and wards. This enables thorough case work-up continuity of care and the opportunity to maintain high clinical standards.
The clinical team is experienced and capable with certificate holders across medicine surgery and ophthalmology. There is a strong culture of case discussion shared decision-making and mentoring supported by a highly skilled nursing team and an established leadership structure. This provides a secure platform for a Clinical Director to focus on progression and innovation rather than remediation.
Out-of-hours care is provided onsite by Vets Now keeping complex cases in-house which means access to rewarding clinical work without the OOH commitment.
North Cheam offers the best of both worlds: excellent access into Central London alongside a more relaxed local pace. You are within easy reach of Epsom Downs Wimbledon and Twickenham as well as the Surrey countryside including Box Hill. Strong transport links family-friendly amenities and proximity to Heathrow and Gatwick make this location both practical and desirable.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to step into a leadership position where their influence is real their decisions shape the practice and their expertise is valued.
What were looking for
- RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with significant small animal experience with around 5-7 years UK experience.
- Proven leadership experience ideally within a clinical setting
- Strong clinical skills with a commitment to excellence
- Ideally holds or is working towards a certificate in a relevant discipline
- Ability to mentor and develop colleagues fostering a collaborative team culture
- Proactive decisive and forward-thinking
- Comfortable balancing clinical responsibilities with strategic leadership
- Desire to influence service development and clinical progression
- Positive and professional approach with excellent communication skills
- Someone ready to step up and make a tangible difference in a high-performing secure practice
What we offer
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
RCVS and VDS fees paid
External CPD funded
Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
Career progression opportunities
Staff discount schemes
Life Assurance
Enhanced sicknesspayand Enhanced equal family leave
E-car salary sacrifice scheme
Employer contribution pension scheme
Recruitment referral reward scheme
Wellness program including: Employeeassistanceprogram Eyecare voucher scheme and Free annual Flu jab
Cycle to work scheme
Maven is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned we can truly be driven by our purpose to create a better world and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.
At Linnaeus A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up step up and deliver quality access toa huge networkof specialists worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health allowing you to focus on what you do best care for pets.
We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse we care about you and want you to be authentic with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.
If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss it further pleaseget in touch withJoanne in the recruitment team at
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Salary Value: Up to 80000 per annum DOE
Salary Description: depending on experience;
Required Experience:
Director
