Clinical Director - Veterinary Referrals
Are you an existing Clinical Director looking for experience in a referral setup or an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for your next leadership role?
Earlswood Veterinary is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Clinical Director to join and lead our skilled referral and small 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).
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
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* 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
* Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
* Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
* Discounted staff pet care
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 welcome candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Earlswood Veterinary Hospital, Belfast
At IVC Evidensia, we are 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 welcome 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.
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