Clinical Director

Job Title: Clinical Director

Salary: Up to £77,000 per annum (D.O.E) Plus Welcome Bonus of up to £5,000 (direct applications) or Relocation Package

Location: The Barn Animal Practice, Basingstoke

Job Type: Permanent. Full-time

Hours: 40 hours per week, 4-day week with a 1 in 4 Saturdays. No OOH

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to take the next step in your career?

Or a Clinical Director seeking a new challenge, passionate about leading a highly respected and long-established practice?

If so, we’d love to hear from you. Join our exceptional team at The Barn Animal Practice, where you’ll be empowered to drive clinical excellence, nurture team growth, and shape the future of our practice.

Why join us?

• Drive forward clinical excellence, practice growth and performance within an established small animal practice with more than 20 years of service.
• State-of-the-art facility: equipped with the latest technology, including a new ultrasound machine, digital x-ray, endoscope, bronchoscope, in house lab for biochemistry, haematology and cytology, and a fully equipped dental suite with dental x-ray capabilities.
• Purpose-Built for Excellence: Two dedicated surgical theatres ensuring we can handle a wide range of procedures efficiently and effectively.
• We are a Silver ISFM Cat Friendly Practice and Dog’s Trust Dog Friendly Clinic status. We have separate dog and cat wards to reduce stress for our hospitalised patients.
• Strengthen both your clinical and leadership skills through our continuous development and training opportunities. Our commitment to continuous learning and innovation sets us apart in the veterinary community.

The Team

At The Barn Animal Practice, our team is our greatest asset. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where every team member’s voice is valued. Our no-blame culture is built on respect, compassion, and a shared passion for animal welfare.

We believe in work-life balance, which is why we offer a 4-day work week, regular breaks throughout the day including 30 minutes blocked for administrative duties before lunch and at the end of your shift. Our team enjoys regular team-building activities and professional development opportunities, creating a positive atmosphere where everyone can thrive. Become part of a team that genuinely cares about each other and our patients.

At the Barn Animal Practice, we are proud to provide exceptional care for our furry patients and their families, and we have been doing so for over 20 years.

What we are looking for 

• Proven experience in practice leadership and delivery of exceptional clinical care.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to inspire and engage your team.
• A client-focused ethos with a passion for excellence in patient outcomes.
• Commitment to quality improvement, education, and team development.

Benefits

• 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

About us

The Barn Animal Practice is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits. 

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets. 

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

To apply, please complete the quick application form below. Alternatively, for more information please contact Lissa at Lissa.Semerdak@linnaeusgroup.co.uk or call 07523268918.

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