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Managing your own farm caseload Providing leadership and support to our farm team Overseeing staff guidance, development, and appraisals across all departments Driving financial performance alongside our other Clinical Directors Ensuring practice policies and procedures are followed
2 Clinical Directors 1 Practice Manager 20 Vets 7 RVNs, 3 SVNs & 9 Support Staff
Working 40 hours per week with a 1:4 rota with a day off in lieu following a weekend on-call Additional payment for out-of-hours work Strong support network with access to IVC’s wider team of farm vets
7.8 weeks annual leave Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday 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 £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 BVA membership VDS cover 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 Apply
Clinical Director - Farm
Avondale Veterinary Group, Strathaven - Farm, Strathaven, Scotland
Discipline: Farm
Full Time
Salary up to £77,300 DOE
Farm Clinical Director – Avondale Vets, Strathaven
Salary up to £77,300 | Up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance | Up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus
Are you an experienced and proactive farm vet looking to take the next step in your career?
Avondale Vets is seeking a Farm Clinical Director to lead our dedicated and enthusiastic farm team, based in the picturesque town of Strathaven, just 40 minutes from Glasgow.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking farm vet to shape and develop our farm services. You’ll take the lead in:
We’re looking for a strong communicator with the leadership skills to inspire our team and maintain our reputation for excellent client care.
Our Practice
At Avondale, we’re proud of our rich history—our founding partner famously diagnosed and reported the first ever Left Displaced Abomasum (LDA)! Today, our dynamic team includes:
Our farm team includes a vet with a DBR qualification, and our caseload covers large dairy clients, beef herds, sheep flocks, and smallholding work.
Rota & Support
Life in Strathaven
Our practice is located in the charming market town of Strathaven, a Royal Burgh since 1450. The area offers a fantastic mix of history and modern living, with attractions like Strathaven Castle, the award-winning Strathaven Park, and a local golf club. We’re a team that values social connection, from participating in the annual Strathaven Raft Race to hosting informal get-togethers.
With excellent schools and Glasgow just a short drive away, Strathaven is an ideal place to settle and thrive.
If you’re a motivated farm vet ready to lead and inspire, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to join our close-knit and ambitious team.
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
Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Colleague Benefits
Avondale Veterinary Group, Strathaven - Farm
Avondale House, Strathaven Rural Centre, Strathaven, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Farm animals
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.
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.