Bright Leaf Recruitment
Our client is a long-established small animal clinic in Falkirk, they are now looking for a Full Time Small Animal Clinical Director.
The practice has many lovely, loyal clients allowing them to work up cases to a very high standard. Falkirk is a thriving town with excellent transport links to both Glasgow and Edinburgh. It is also within easy reach of the beautiful Scottish countryside, mountains and beaches.
The team has 5 veterinary surgeons with a wide range of interest and expertise. One has a medicine certificate and an interest in cardiology and another who has an interest in chronic pain, acupuncture and soft tissue surgery. They have 3 qualified RVNs who do a lot of consulting, such as wellness clinics, laboratory work as well as working in the operating room. They are a vet nurse training practice and currently have one student veterinary nurse and one animal care assistant. There are also 4 reception staff and two practice managers that currently job share.
The practice is very well equipped with a brand new ultrasound machine, complete with cardiac probe, ECG, digital x-ray, dental equipment, orthopaedic equipment, large laboratory, also separate cat and dog wards. They strongly believe in the importance of a work /life balance and a number of staff currently work out with the standard 40 hour week.Although they like to follow their own cases and provide continuity to clients, there is a real emphasis on working collaboratively and discussing cases. Further training, such as pursuing special interests and certification is encouraged and supported.
The successful applicant will play an integral part in steering the practice to continue achieving clinical excellence and commercial success.You will work alongside the current clinical director, senior management team and Area Director to help develop the practice. This role also involves clinical duties and coaching more recent graduates. This is a unique opportunity for a truly flexible role. Ideally it would be approximately 30 hours a week, this can be over 3-5 working days to suit the needs of the candidate.There is no requirements for any out of hours work, there may be the occasional Saturday morning cover required.
Salary for the role is up to £72,000 FTE depending on experience, relocation allowance of up to £5,000
You must be a member of the RCVS with extensive experience of small animal veterinary medicine. You must be confident and competent in all clinical matters to lead and support the team in the day to day running of the practice. Some experience as a Clinical Director or leader would be beneficial, but not essential as support and training can be provided. This may suit an experienced veterinary surgeon looking to take the next step into management. It is vital that the candidate is a team player, with excellent communication skills and passionate about veterinary medicine.
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