Up to £80,000, Relocation Allowance up to £5,000, Welcome Bonus up to £5,000

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to take the next step in your career?

Tern Vets is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Clinical Director to help shape the future of Tern Vets.

About the role

Join our team and play a pivotal role in the growth and development of our clinical staff. As a leader, you will conduct annual reviews, refine practice protocols, and collaborate closely with our Practice Director.

With a passion for driving positive change, you will drive the implementation of clinical initiatives, ensuring exceptional care for both our patients and their owners. This is your opportunity to shape the future of veterinary care and make a lasting impact. This is more than just a role; it's an opportunity to drive clinical excellence and shape the future of our forward-thinking practice. Your role will involve supporting the Practice Director in fostering a unified "1 team approach" within the practice.

Working hours that work for you

We understand that everyone has unique needs and commitments, which is why we offer part-time and flexible hours to suit all lifestyles. Whether you’re managing family responsibilities, continuing your education, or pursuing other interests, our adaptable scheduling options ensure you can achieve the perfect work-life balance. Join our team and enjoy the freedom to tailor your work hours to fit your life, all within a supportive and accommodating environment. The role would typically entails working up to 40 hours per week (including a weekends as determined by our rota). No out of hours or on call required!

About our practice

We have a team of composed of vets on both full and part time hours, along with our experienced nursing team that's made up of RVNs and SVNs. Our veterinary team holds certificates in Feline Medicine, Small Animal Medicine, Surgery, Nutrition and Cardiology currently in progress. The successful candidate will be welcomed, well supported where necessary but also given clinical freedom. We are a current, progressive and collaborative practice who strive to keep looking forward. We have well equipped consulting rooms, 2 operating theatres at each site, imaging suite with xray ultrasound and endoscopy, laparoscopic bitch spay equipment, Tonopen and dental facilities.

A lovely place to live and work in

North Shropshire has the advantage of being rural and beautiful, perfect for dog walking, horse riding, wild water swimming, mountain biking etc. Whilst being within easy access of Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

*7.6 weeks annual leave

*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

*Private medical insurance

*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

*Cycle to Work scheme

*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

*Non-accidental injury support

Development

*£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata

*Certificate support

*Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

*Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider

*All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

*All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund

*Infection Prevention and Control Programme

*Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

*BVA membership

*VDS cover

*RCVS fees

Additional

*Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers

*Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer

*Discounted staff pet care

Up to £80,000 DOE