Clinical Director, Abbey Vet Centre, Durham, Up To £73K DOE, Relocation, Welcome Bonus, No OOHs

Clinical Director, Abbey Vet Centre, Crossgate Moor, Durham

The Role

Here at Abbey Vet Centre, we are looking for a Clinical Director to join our team. If you are looking for that next step in your career and the opportunity to develop others whilst also developing yourself then this could be the ideal role for you.
As a senior member of the team, you will be required to carry out veterinary duties while supporting the team, working closely with the Practice Manager. 

Our current vet rota consists of a 40-hour week over 4 days between the hours of 8am and 7pm Monday to Friday, plus 1 in 3 Saturdays.

There is no on call requirement. 

Salary

The salary for this role is up to £73,000 DOE.

We also offer a Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 and relocation support of up to £3,000 will be considered available, if eligible. 

We can also provide Visa Sponsorship for this role. 

About Us

At Abbey Vet Centre we put animal welfare at the heart of everything we do, we seek to provide the highest level of care to all our clients and patients.

We aim to create a calm working environment where we have time to communicate with our clients to ensure a pleasant experience for both staff and clients alike. 

Abbey Vet Centre is a small animal only practice. We have two branches with one in Durham and one in Chester le Street. Durham is a lovely city with excellent transport links to the North and South. There is a beautiful coast and dales nearby for people who prefer the countryside.

Both sites are fully equipped and independent, but we all work at both branches. Facilities include digital radiography, dental x-ray, ultrasonography, endoscope, multiparameter, laser, and more.

About the Team and Culture

We have 10 Veterinary Surgeons, 9 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Auxiliary Nurses, 1 Student Veterinary Nurse and an excellent Reception team.

We also have a supportive Admin team who takes care of financial matters including insurance.

Our practice puts quality above quantity, this is to make sure our patients get excellent care and to make sure staff have a nice working environment.

Our team is incredibly friendly and supportive and is looking forward to welcoming a new senior member of the team to help us achieve new heights!

Applicant Requirements

We're looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with an interest in management, to take a lead role within the practice.

To be successful in this role you will be a team player, who has a great work ethic and shares our passion for delivering patient and client care of the highest standard.

Because our Employee’s 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 including bank holidays 
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

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 5 days paid 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 £1000 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

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Please quote BH6841 when you apply. 

To apply, please email your CV to Mike via the APPLY button or call 07977243700 for more information.