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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
- No OOH

- 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.

To apply, please complete the quick application form, or contact nataliejay.shoemark@linnaeusgroup.co.uk 

Salary Value: £85,000 per annum;
Salary Description: Salary up to and depending on experience;

We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars.

Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people.

Why Linnaeus?

-    We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets

-    We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet

-    We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion

-    We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one.

We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future.

Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or for more information or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk