Clinical Director Vet - Surbiton
Small Animal VetPermanent
Surbiton, West London
Job Description
This is an opportunity to take on a Clinical Director role across two established Small Animal Practice sites in Surbiton and Epsom. You will lead experienced teams, retain a strong clinical focus and have protected time to support the development of both practices. If you are looking for a role with leadership scope, clinical variety and genuine influence, this is well worth your consideration.
Key Details
- Salary circa £85,000 DOE for the full-time position.
- Full or part-time considered.
- 4-day working week for the full-time position.
- 1 in 4 Saturdays.
- 1.5 days protected leadership/admin time each week.
- Working across two established sites.
- Minimum 5 years’ UK small animal veterinary experience required.
- RCVS registration required.
Why You'll Love This Role
This role offers the rare combination of hands-on Veterinary Surgeon work and protected leadership time. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of two established practices while benefiting from the support and wider network of the Kin Vet Community.
About the Role
You will provide clinical leadership across both sites while remaining clinically involved through consultations, diagnostics, case work-ups, treatment planning and surgery. The role is designed to give you time to focus properly on leadership rather than fitting it around a full consulting diary.
You will support and develop the Veterinary Surgeons and wider clinical teams, maintain clinical standards and help build strong relationships between the two practices. The position also includes involvement in recruitment, onboarding, retention and clinical governance.
The role would suit an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys mentoring others and contributing to the wider success of the practices. Previous formal management experience would be advantageous, but a supportive and collaborative approach is equally important.
About the Practice
The two practices are established first-opinion Small Animal Practice sites with a strong family-practice feel and a focus on continuity of care, long-term client relationships and high clinical standards. Aspen Veterinary Surgery in Tolworth is a long-standing practice with facilities including extensive in-house laboratory facilities, digital X-ray, ultrasound, multiparameter monitoring, hospitalisation facilities, a surgical theatre and modern dentistry facilities.
The sister practice in Epsom also offers an extensive in-house laboratory and diagnostic equipment including ultrasound, digital X-ray and multiparameter monitoring. Both practices manage varied first-opinion caseloads and have relationships with local Referral Hospital colleagues for cases requiring specialist input.
Working in Surbiton
Surbiton offers a practical base for Veterinary Surgeons who want to work in South West London while remaining close to wider Surrey. The area is well placed for commuting and provides access to both urban amenities and nearby residential communities, making it suitable for candidates who want a balance between clinical work and day-to-day convenience.
Benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Private medical insurance.
- Generous CPD allowance.
- Support towards further qualifications and certificates.
- Structured professional development.
- Leadership and career progression opportunities.
- Support from the wider Kin Vet Community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of caseload can I expect?
You will work across varied first-opinion Small Animal Practice caseloads, including consultations, diagnostics, case work-ups, treatment planning and surgery.
Is this a leadership role as well as a clinical role?
Yes. The position combines clinical work with genuine leadership responsibility across both practices, including mentoring, governance and team development.
What is the working pattern?
For a full-time post, the role is based on a 4-day working week with 1.5 days of protected Clinical Director/admin time and 1 in 4 Saturdays. Part-time working patterns can also be considered.
What facilities do the practices offer?
Facilities include extensive in-house laboratory support, digital X-ray, ultrasound, multiparameter monitoring, hospitalisation facilities, a well-equipped surgical theatre and modern dentistry facilities.
What experience is required?
The role is suited to an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with a minimum of 5 years’ UK small animal experience and RCVS registration.
If you are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to step into a respected Clinical Director role, please apply to explore this opportunity further.
Job Reference No: JN-35707
Job location
Surbiton, West London
This is the approximate job location. The exact practice address is shared with suitable candidates.
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