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Clinical Director - Veterinary Referrals

Earlswood Veterinary Hospital, Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland & Isle of Man

Discipline: Clinical

Full Time

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Are you an existing Clinical Director looking for experience in a referral set up or an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for your next leadership role?

Earlswood Veterinary is looking for a an enthusiastic and dedicated Clinical Director to join and lead our skilled referral and first opinion team.  

As Clinical Director, you will play a key role in mentoring and coaching our veterinary team while maintaining a hands-on approach to clinical work. You will have dedicated clinical time to work up cases, perform surgeries, and provide excellent patient care, alongside protected time for your leadership responsibilities.

Working closely with our senior management team and our Area Director you will oversee the strategic development and day-to-day operations of the hospital, ensuring high clinical standards and supporting business growth.

About Us


Earlswood Veterinary is a leading, RCVS accredited, general and referral hospital in Belfast. Our diagnostics and treatments are second to none and our clinical team is highly trained and experienced to ensure our patients receive the very best treatment. Our referral work encompasses the fields of orthopaedics, ophthalmology, internal medicine, neurology, cardiology, soft tissue surgery, rehabilitation and physiotherapy.

You will join a team of 7 Veterinary Surgeons supported by a nursing team of 25. Our facilities include three operating theatres, x-ray, on site 16 slice CT, visiting high field MRI, ultrasound, arthroscopy, fluoroscopy and endoscopy.
 
Belfast is an exciting city to move to, offering a unique blend of rich history, modern amenities, and a welcoming community. With a growing economy, affordable living costs, and beautiful surrounding landscapes, it’s a place where you can enjoy both a vibrant urban lifestyle and easy access to nature. Belfast’s cultural scene, excellent schools, and friendly atmosphere make it a fantastic place to call home.

Hours aimed to achieve a work-life balance


For Full time hours we can offer 5 x 8-hour days per week or 4 x 10-hour days per week.

We ask for flexibility for 1 in 4 Saturday mornings and 1 in 8 Sunday mornings (2 hours max)

Because Our Employees 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 holiday (Inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

  • Wellbeing

  • Private Medical Insurance.
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay.
  • Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing.
  • Non-accidental injury support.

  • Development

  • Enhanced CPD Allowance
  • 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
  • Infection, Prevention and Control Programme.
  • Quality Improvement Programme.

  • Professional Memberships

  • VDS cover.
  • RCVS fees.

  • Additional

  • Welcome Bonus £2,000
  • Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers.
  • Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer.
  • Discounted staff pet care
  • Relocation allowance

  • As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, 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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    Earlswood Veterinary Hospital, Belfast

    193 Belmont Road, Belfast, BT4 2AE, United Kingdom

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

    Talent Partner

    Ciaran Connolly

    ciaran.connolly@ivcevidensia.com