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Clinical Director - Small Animal

Provost Vet Group, St Andrews, St Andrews, Scotland

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

U to £80,000 D.O.E

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Salary up to £80,000 D.O.E., Welcome bonus up to £2,500 & Relocation Allowance up to £2,500


Step into a Leadership Role!


Are you an experienced leader in veterinary medicine? A unique opportunity has arisen for a full-time Clinical Director at our first opinion practice located in the beautiful seaside town of St Andrews, Fife at Provost Veterinary Group.

Lead, Innovate, Inspire – Join Us!


As the Clinical Director, you will lead our dedicated team, ensuring the highest standards of care for our patients while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. 

Overseeing clinical operations and team management of the vets in practice, implementing best practice in veterinary medicine, support the development of staff, coaching and mentoring the junior vets in practice, working alongside the Practice Manager on the day to day running of the clinic as well as being involved in clinical bench marking, financial performance and decision making for the business.

Clinical Responsibilities 


Working across our three branches between St Andrew’s, Ladybank & Tayport, on various 1st opinion caseloads including dentistry, soft tissue surgeries, elective surgeries, emergency surgeries as well as consults in practice.

Rota patterns that work for you


Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’ s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.

Ideally working up 40 hours per week across 5 days with 1:6 Saturdays and no OOH, we can also consider part time hours and flexible working hours for this role.

Why choose Provost?


We have 3 branches located in St Andrews, Ladybank and Newport on Tay. The main site is St Andrews and is a modern purpose-built building. The practice is well-equipped with high standard facilities including 2 surgical theatres, dental suite, digital and dental x-ray, endoscopy, Imotek ultrasound machine and in-house lab. We have designated cat, dog and isolation wards and we are proud to be a Cat Friendly Clinic. 

Our current team consists of 6 veterinarians, 6 RVNs, and 7 support staff. Should you have a niche area of expertise we would welcome this opportunity, we fully support and fund further qualifications and certificates and offer full support and guidance as you transition into your Clinical Director role. 

Whether it’s your first role as Clinical Director or you simply seek a fresh challenge if you are passionate about veterinary leadership and currently a senior veterinary surgeon and want to make a meaningful impact in our community, we would love to hear from you!

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

  • 7.8 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
  • 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

  • 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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    Provost Vet Group, St Andrews

    31 Largo Road, St Andrews, KY16 8NJ, 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