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Clinical Director - Small Animal

Kingston Vets, Grove Dene, Yeovil, South West

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time

Up to £80,000 DOE

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Salary up to £80,000 DOE

Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

Welcome Bonus up to £5,000


Join our fantastic team


We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as Clinical Director. The successful person will oversee the smooth running of the Small Animal Department across two sites. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who would like to take the next step in their career and manage the clinical team of Vets and Nurses.

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours across 4.5 days per week, with no out-of-hours and 1 in 3 Saturday mornings.

 

More about Kingston Veterinary Group


The Kingston Veterinary Group has a wide client base of small animal, farm, and equine clients in both Somerset and Dorset. Over the years, the practice has expanded with a small animal surgery in Yeovil and our equine branch located in Buckhorn Weston. In October 2018 the practice started its daily running under the management of IVC Evidensia. Kingston Vets has always strived for the highest in client and animal care, this move increases the resources available to the practice to keep achieving this. We pride our culture on being open and honest, we listen and share ideas and suggestions within the team, we celebrate successes inside and outside of work, and most importantly we are committed to offering development and training to each individual within our team to encourage self-development and future opportunity within the business. We are extremely proud of the people who work for us, we support flexibility and diversity in the workplace, so if you are looking to join a fast-paced team in delivering the best care in the veterinary industry we would love you to come and join us.

 

About the Team and Culture


We have 10 Veterinary Surgeons, as we are a mixed practice we work between large and small animal caseloads. We have 7 registered veterinary nurses, 1 Trainee nurse and a support team of 13. Across the sites, we have 2 certificate holders, and we specialise in Laparoscopic spays. We hold regular events for team-building purposes and support local charities, events and shows, and we hold regular meetings for the farming community.
 

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
  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
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    Wellbeing

  • Private medical insurance
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
  • Non-accidental injury support
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    Development

  • £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid 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
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    Professional Memberships

  • BVA membership
  • VDS cover
  • RCVS fees
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    Additional

  • Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
  • Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
  • Discounted staff pet care
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    Kingston Vets, Grove Dene

    The Forum, Abbey Manor Park, Yeovil, BA21 3TL, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Small animals

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    Any questions before applying?

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

    Talent Partner

    Maizie Brown

    maizie.brown@ivcevidensia.com