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Clinical Director - Small Animal

Framlingham Vets, Framlingham, Framlingham, East of England

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Salary up to £80,000 DOE

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Salary up to £80,000 DOE, plus Relocation Allowance up to £8,000 & Welcome bonus up to £10,000   


An exciting opportunity has become available for a Clinical Director at Framlingham Vets! We are looking for an experienced Veterinary surgeon looking to progress their career into management or a Vet who already holds a management position and is looking for their next challenge and career move.

The successful candidate will have excellent clinical experience and ability, willing to support other vets in case discussions, work ups etc. and would be willing to coach new graduates when applicable to the needs of the business. 

We are seeking someone who ticks all the boxes and is a good communicator, works well within a team, is willing to listen and collaborate on ideas and who brings new ideas to the business too. Someone who integrates well with the team, is approachable and supportive with a youthful mindset. They should be a hard worker who is dedicated to the practice but that also knows how to relax and enjoy a good work/life balance. 

We work to a high standard of patient and client care that is evidence based and endeavor to provide a patient first service, ensuring that our care is suited for each client and each budget.  Working over two branches we have dental X-ray, dedicated operating theatres, diagnostic imaging suite, in house laboratory separate dog and cat wards. We have large reception areas and plenty of parking for clients and staff at both sites.

We care about your work/life balance 

 
We offer flexible working patterns that flex with you and your lifestyle. Whether you are looking to flex your rota hours to balance the school holidays, fix to navigate the school runs or just looking to strike that balance between home and work life. We can offer flexibility that works for all team members. 

The hours would ideally be full time (40 hours), ideally 4 days a week, having a day off during the week. 
1 in 3 Saturday mornings, given back in toil the following week and no out of hours or on call.

About Framlingham Vets


We have an experienced Practice Manager to support you, as well as a dedicated Head Nurse and Head Receptionist, who work well together as a team.

Framlingham and Saxon Vets are located in a beautiful part of Suffolk with plenty of lovely countryside of heathland and woodland, around the popular town of Framlingham and Woodbridge. The stunning Suffolk coast, and its fabulous beaches are a short drive away, all whilst being within an easy drive to London and Stansted airport. Framlingham itself, with its historic buildings, is home to Ed Sheeran's famous medieval 'Castle on the Hill' and the practice is a stones-throw from one of Ed's favourite pubs!

We currently have 2 Veterinary Surgeons, one who is a certificate holder in ophthalmology, and another is a Cert AVP. We also have 4 Registered Veterinary Nurse's, 2 Student Nurses, and a team of very competent Receptionists to make a Vet’s life as easy as possible.

We strive to be an inclusive team when it comes to the running of the practice and encourage ideas and feedback. We are pet and people focused and welcome those with a similar outlook. 

Because our people matter


We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

  • 7.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

  • Wellbeing

  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing 

  • Development

  • £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
  • Certificate support
  • Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
  • Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
  • All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
  • All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
  • Infection Prevention and Control Programme
  • Quality Improvement Programme

  • Professional Memberships

  • BVA membership
  • VDS cover

  • Colleague Benefits

  • Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well 
  • Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
  • Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
  • Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
  • Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

  • At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
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    Framlingham Vets, Framlingham

    Station Road, Framlingham, IP13 9EE, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Small animals

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    Any questions before applying?

    Speak to Margaret Bryson from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

    Lead Talent Partner

    Margaret Bryson

    margaret.bryson@ivcevidensia.com