Clinical Director

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Clinical Director - Tay Valley Veterinary Centre, Perth

Salary up to £80,000 (DOE)
Small Animal - Leadership Opportunity

Are you an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon ready to take the next step into a senior leadership role?

Do you value a supportive team, clinical autonomy, and the opportunity to shape the vision of a respected practice?

At Tay Valley Vets, we have an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Director to join our thriving team in beautiful Perthshire - recently voted one of the top five places to live in the UK.

About Us

Tay Valley Vets is an established, purpose-built, RCVS-accredited small animal practice with a reputation for excellent patient care and a genuinely positive working environment.

You will be joining:
• A friendly and collaborative team of experienced Vets
• A highly capable team of RVNs who keep the practice running smoothly
• A practice that values communication, teamwork and high clinical standards

Our Facilities

Our well-equipped practice includes:
• Six consult rooms
• Imaging suite
• Dedicated dental suite including dental X-ray
• Two theatres
• Endoscope
• Multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring
• Full in-house laboratory (bloods, urinalysis and cytology)
• Visiting specialists in orthopaedics and soft tissue surgery

If you have a particular clinical interest or wish to pursue a certificate, we are ready to support you.

The Role - Clinical Director

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Vet who:
• Enjoys leading and developing a team
• Wants to play a key role in the strategic direction of the practice
• Values strong client relationships and excellent clinical care
• Is ready to take on management responsibilities alongside clinical work

You will oversee clinical standards, support colleagues, and help guide the practice's future while maintaining hands-on involvement in day-to-day veterinary work.

Working Pattern
• 1:5 OOH rota, with:
- A day off after a weeknight on-call
- A long weekend following a weekend on-call
• Average of 29 hours per week on day shifts after TOIL
• Nurses onsite 24/7 for emergency support, triage and inpatient care
• Well-managed diary structure:
- 15-minute standard appointments
- Longer appointments for complex cases
- Dedicated catch-up time daily
- Protected emergency slots

Work-life balance is genuinely prioritised.

What We Offer
• Salary up to £80,000 (DOE)
• 6.8 weeks annual leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Generous CPD budget (no reasonable request refused)
• Funded and supported certificates
• Cost price treatment for your own pets
• Enhanced sick pay and maternity pay
• Health and wellbeing plan
• Optional private medical insurance
• Recruitment referral rewards
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme

You will be joining an enthusiastic and supportive team who are excited to welcome their next leader.

Interested?

If you are a motivated Vet looking to take the next step into a rewarding Clinical Director role, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, please contact Gillian, our Clinical Practice Manager:
gillian.gallagher@tayvalleyvets.co.uk

Website: Tay Valley Vets Caring for Pets in Perth & Kinross