Clinical Director Vet - Ruislip

Permanent Veterinary Surgeon – Ruislip

Join a forward-thinking Small Animal Practice in Ruislip where the focus is on building a better veterinary experience for teams, clients and pets alike. This Clinical Director role offers real scope to lead by example, shape clinic performance and help grow a modern veterinary group with strong support from the wider leadership team. If you are looking for autonomy, responsibility and the chance to influence the future of a growing practice, this opportunity is well worth your time.

Key Details

- Role: Clinical Director

- Profession: Small Animal Veterinary Practice

- Location: Ruislip, West London

- Job Reference: JN-35757

- Practice Opening: The practice is due to open in early 2027

Why You'll Love This Role

This is a leadership position with genuine breadth, combining clinical work with responsibility for team development, governance, financial performance and client care. You will spend around 80% of your time in clinical practice while helping to shape the clinic’s direction and standards.

About the Role

As Clinical Director, you will be the clinical figurehead of the clinic and will manage the Veterinary Surgeons, Head Nurse and Practice Manager. The role includes regular one-to-ones, performance reviews, documented team meetings and support for a positive, inclusive culture.

You will lead on clinical excellence, governance and quality improvement, with responsibility for audit, CPD direction and the identification of new clinical opportunities. There is also a strong focus on enabling team members to work to the full extent of their qualifications.

The position also carries responsibility for business performance, including membership focus, client acquisition objectives, P&L management, KPIs, budget oversight and client experience standards. You will also help oversee HR, health and safety, marketing, complaints handling and compliance.

About the Practice

The clinic is opening soon in Ruislip and is part of a group that is rebuilding the veterinary experience with modern design and purpose-built technology. The wider vision is centred on accessible care, supported teams and a model that balances clinical standards with sustainable business growth.

Working in Ruislip

Ruislip is in West London, giving you access to a well-connected part of the capital with straightforward links into central London and the surrounding area. It will suit veterinary professionals who want a London location while remaining in a more suburban setting with a strong local community and practical commuting options.

Benefits

- 200 hours’ annual leave plus bank holidays.

- Your birthday off after one year’s service.

- Salary sacrifice pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% employer contribution.

- £1,500 CPD allowance.

- 5 days of dedicated study leave.

- Access to the healthcare incentive after one year of employment.

- Regular team and company social events.

- Potential eligibility for the share options scheme after successful completion of probation, subject to scheme rules and eligibility criteria.

- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.

- Free snacks and lunch in clinic.

- Monthly peer recognition schemes.

- Celebrating clinic milestones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What experience is required?

You should be an MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon with at least 8 years’ post-qualification experience and extensive small animal clinical experience. At least 3 years’ leadership experience with direct line management responsibility is also required.

What will I be responsible for in this role?

You will lead the clinic across clinical, financial, and people dimensions. That includes managing the veterinary team, overseeing clinical governance, supporting client care and helping drive business performance.

What type of practice is this?

This is a Small Animal Practice in Ruislip. The clinic is opening soon and is part of a group focused on modern design and purpose-built technology.

What support will be available?

You will be supported by the wider leadership team and will directly manage the clinical and operational team within the clinic. The culture also includes support for wellbeing, mental health resources, and an inclusive team environment.

What benefits are included?

Benefits include annual leave, bank holidays, birthday leave after one year, a pension scheme, CPD allowance, study leave, healthcare incentive, social events, free clinic snacks and lunch, an EAP and recognition schemes.

If this Clinical Director opportunity in Ruislip matches your experience and ambitions, please apply today for a confidential discussion.

Job Reference No: JN-35757