Clinical Director Opportunity - Avondale Vets, Strathaven up to £80,000 DOE, Welcome bonus up to £3,000 & Relocation Allowance up to £3,000

Are you an experienced Clinical Director or a seasoned veterinarian ready to take the next step in your career? Avondale Vets in Strathaven is seeking a dedicated and driven individual to lead our small animal team while working in a supportive, purpose-built, and friendly environment.

About Us

Established in 1921, Avondale Vets is a well-established, large, mixed practice serving Strathaven and the surrounding areas. Our semi-rural practice is home to 19 vets, including 2 Clinical Directors, 8 nursing staff, and 10 support staff. We are proud to have a certified equine specialist on the team, alongside experienced colleagues across the small animal and farm disciplines.

Our purpose-built premises are equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical tools, including Digital radiography, Ultrasound, Laparoscopy, Video otoscopy, A dedicated dental suite with dental radiography & Imagyst, enabling cutting-edge diagnostics

With a reputation for excellent client care and a fantastic team ethos, Avondale offers a balance of professional support and rural charm, all within a 40-minute drive to Glasgow.

The Role

As Clinical Director, you will lead, manage, and inspire our small animal team, while also maintaining your own clinical caseload. This is a hands-on leadership role, providing a unique opportunity to combine high-quality veterinary care with strategic practice management.

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership, guidance, and development opportunities for the small animal team, conduct staff appraisals and support the progression of the team, ensure adherence to company policies, Health and Safety standards, and financial protocols, work with the Leadership Team and Practice Manager to drive practice performance, including achieving financial targets (EBITDA) as set out in the business plan, organize and lead regular staff meetings to communicate changes and updates effectively, collaborate with the other Clinical Director to ensure cohesive leadership across the practice, foster a positive and inclusive working environment for all staff.

What We Offer

Flexible working hours: Full-time, part-time, and flexible arrangements available.

40-hour week across 5 days, with a 1:4 Saturday rota.

No OOH commitment.

A supportive and experienced team: 4 of our 6 small animal vets have over 10 years’ experience.

A location that combines rural charm with easy access to outdoor adventures, including cycling, kayaking, and paddle sports, as well as proximity to Glasgow for city life.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced Clinical Director or a motivated veterinary surgeon ready to take on a leadership role. You will have a passion for delivering excellent care, a strong sense of teamwork, and the ability to inspire and develop others. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of a long-standing practice while enjoying a balanced lifestyle in South Lanarkshire.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to lead a thriving team in a supportive and innovative practice, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at Avondale Vets - where professional growth meets an exceptional quality of life

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

*7.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

*Private Medical Insurance

*Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline

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

*Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

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

Colleague Benefits

*Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well

*Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria

*Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you

*Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

*Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Up to £80,000 DOE