Job description
Veterinary Surgeon wanted for a Clinical Director role in Hampstead, London.
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for veterinary medicine? Are you looking for a role where you have the autonomy to make the decisions and contribute to business strategy?
We are looking for an inspiring Clinical Director who can help us care for our clients, patients, and associates in Hampstead and be part of the team who lead the strategy and vision for Village Vet London. You may be a Lead Vet or Clinical Director already and now you’re looking to expand or develop your knowledge in a larger hospital. Perhaps you want to be part of a team that utilises the skills of their nurses? You might simply be searching for your next adventure or want to expand the breadth of your leadership skills and influence.
Knowledge of team engagement, finance management, a passion for exceptional client experience and high standards in clinical quality are essential, previous experience in a leadership role would be beneficial and a desire to develop others, lead change and challenge the status quo would be advantageous. Putting people and pets at the heart of your decision making is essential.
You’ll work closely with our dedicated veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, and client care teams to build and deliver the hospital’s vision, supporting the team to have a tangible impact on our mission to make a BETTER WORLD FOR PETS and all those who love them.
If you are passionate about the work you do with pets, have a head for business, and would love to lead an experienced team to grow and develop with a ‘can do’ outlook and a tendency to take everything in your stride, then you might just be the person we need.
The hospital will be moving into an exciting growth phase next year, there is a committed client base and a wide and varied caseload. The facilities are excellent and all modern equipment is in place, and there’s always room to add extra services and toys if desired.
Hours and package
- Full-time role working 4 days per week (same day off each week)
- 1 in 4 Saturdays
- Allocated admin time
- Competitive salary up to £85k depending on experience
What we can offer you: the support of a Primary Care Director with extensive experience in the veterinary industry, regional networking with other Clinical Directors and Practice Managers, a Regional Support team comprised of a Finance Business Partner, HR Business Partner, Regional Nurse Manager, Marketing Executive and Talent Acquisition team, to name just a few and the wider support of Mars Veterinary Health, sorry no chocolate bars included.
Benefits include
- 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + 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 sickness pay
- Enhanced equal family leave
- E-car salary sacrifice scheme
- Recruitment referral reward scheme
- Wellness program including:
- Employee assistance program
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Free annual Flu jab
- Cycle to work scheme
At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.
About us
Village Vet Hampstead is situated in the picturesque Belsize Village which is surrounded by a number of excellent coffee shops, cafes and restaurants. It is a short walk from Belsize Park and Swiss Cottage high streets for more shops and cafes and has great transport links with a number of underground and overground train lines within walking distance.
Part of an amazing global family Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best – caring for pets. We are proud to count some of the finest specialists, veterinary surgeons and nurses in the UK among our team. Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates. The future of the veterinary world is at the heart of everything we do. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Linnaeus is owned by Mars, that makes us part of their 70,000 Veterinary Health Associates who spend their days thinking about the 400 million pets of the world and how to improve their lives. Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best – caring for pets. Our Associates are fundamental to our success, and we are proud to count some of the finest specialists, veterinary surgeons and nurses in the UK among our team. Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our associates. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]