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Clinical Director -Small Animal

Employer
Alexander Vets, Barrow
Location
Barrow-in-Furness
Salary
Up to £80,000 DOE
Closing date
26 Mar 2025
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Salary up to £80,000 plus Relocation Allowance up to £5000 and Welcome Bonus up to £3000

We have an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Director looking to progress here at Alexander Vets. Whether it's your first role as Clinical Director or you simply seek a fresh challenge, we would love to hear from you. If you are passionate about veterinary leadership and are currently a senior veterinary surgeon and want to make a meaningful impact in our community this role could be perfect for you.

Day to day duties and responsibilities

Day to day duties would see the successful candidate overseeing the general running of the practice with involvement in clinical work, operating and consulting. You will also work in tandem the Practice Manager and Practice Director. We are looking for someone who will work alongside our experienced vets and give guidance and support within all clinical aspects of practice life.

Hours of work

This is a full-time position, working a 4 day week with 1:4 Saturday mornings only. There are no OOH requirements.

About us

We are a well equipped, family friendly first opinion practice on the edge of the Lake District which has stunning scenery, amazing walks and is near to local beaches. Our practice has all the latest lab, X-ray, laser and Ultrasound equipment. Preventative health care and case continuity are important to us meaning you will build up a great relationship with both clients and their pets.

Our great team

We are a friendly, close and inclusive team that likes to promote a supportive culture. The practice consists of 2 vets, 3 RVN's a soon to be SVN and a dedicated reception team.

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, 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


  • Alexander Vets, Barrow

    47-49 Hartington Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5SL, United Kingdom

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    Animals treated

    Small animals

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