Salary up to £78,000 

We are delighted to offer a rare opportunity for a Director of Practice and Clinical Services to join the team at Rosehill Vets. This is an exciting role for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who is ready to combine clinical excellence with strategic leadership, helping to guide the future of a respected and well-established practice.

Clinical Expertise at the Heart of the Role

This position is ideal for a confident and experienced clinician who enjoys supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge. Alongside your own clinical caseload, you will play a key role in guiding the team through case discussions and workups, while also mentoring less experienced vets and supporting new graduates as the needs of the practice evolve. Around 75% of your time will remain clinical, with a balanced mix of consultations and surgery supported by excellent facilities including digital and dental X-ray, ultrasound and multi-parameter monitoring.

Leadership That Inspires and Connects

We are looking for someone who brings strong leadership experience within a clinical setting and thrives on working collaboratively with others. As Director of Practice and Clinical Services, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, supporting the clinical team to deliver gold-standard patient care and an outstanding client experience. You will champion a positive and inclusive culture where ideas are shared, people feel supported and the whole team is encouraged to develop and grow.

Driving the Practice Forward

In this role you will lead on business planning, financial performance and operational success, ensuring the practice continues to thrive. Working closely with the Practice Manager and wider leadership team, you will oversee team engagement and development, drive new client growth and ensure regulatory, safety and clinical governance standards are consistently met. As part of the wider IVC Evidensia leadership community, you will also benefit from collaboration and support across the network.

A Supportive Team Around You

You will be joining a welcoming team of five vets, six RVNs and a dedicated client care team, supported by an experienced Practice Manager. The practice is based in a converted house just outside the city centre and has previously undergone a clinical refurbishment, creating a warm and welcoming environment for both team members and clients.

A Rota That Supports Balance

This is a full-time role working four days per week, with a share of 1:4 Saturday mornings from 8:30am to 1pm. There are no out of hours or on call responsibilities as these are managed by a nearby IVC hospital. Part-time applications of 30+ hours or more per week will also be considered.

Life in and Around Plymouth

Living and working in Plymouth offers the perfect blend of coastal beauty and vibrant city living. With the stunning South Devon coastline, Dartmoor National Park and countless beaches all within easy reach, it’s an ideal location. The city itself offers a thriving waterfront and cultural attractions, alongside strong transport links to the rest of the South West and beyond.

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
6.6 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
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
RCVS fees
 
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