Job Advert: Clinical Director - Speyside Veterinary Practice
Location: Aberlour and Fochabers, Moray, Scotland
Salary: Up to £85,000 DOE + Relocation Allowance up to £8,000 & Welcome Bonus up to £10,000
Lead. Inspire. Thrive.
Are you a veterinary surgeon ready to lead a dynamic, skilled team while enjoying life in one of Scotland's most scenic regions? Speyside Veterinary Practice offers a unique opportunity to step into a Clinical Director role where you can shape the future of veterinary care while embracing a lifestyle filled with adventure and community.
Why Choose Speyside Veterinary Practice?
We are more than a practice - we're a progressive, collaborative, and compassionate community. Our well-established mixed practice provides exceptional care for small animals, equine, and farm clients, balancing high clinical standards with a strong sense of teamwork.
The Role: Clinical Leadership with Purpose
As Clinical Director, you will drive both operational success and clinical excellence by: Providing inspiring leadership and mentorship to our talented team, setting exceptional clinical standards and leading by example. Developing strategic growth plans and overseeing day-to-day operations in partnership with our Practice Manager. Fostering future leaders and investing in continuous learning and innovation.
This is a hands-on leadership role with a diverse caseload (70% small animal, 15% large animal, 15% equine) offering plenty of variety.
What We Offer You
Competitive Salary: Up to £85,000 DOE, plus a relocation package of up to £8,000 and a welcome bonus up to £10,000. Flexible Working: Choose a schedule that fits your lifestyle. Four-day weeks, school-friendly hours, and part-time options are all available. Balanced On-Call: Large animal OOH rota of 1:4 (moving to 1:5); small animal OOH currently outsourced. Professional Growth: Access to tailored CPD, leadership training, and management resources to support your career ambitions.
Discover Life in Speyside
Nestled in the stunning Moray region, Speyside offers natural beauty, vibrant community spirit, and countless outdoor adventures. Whether skiing in the Cairngorms or paddleboarding the Moray Firth, the opportunities are endless.
Our Practice
We operate from two modern, well-equipped sites: Aberlour: The hub for farm and equine services. Fochabers: A bustling small animal clinic.
Who We're Looking For
We seek a Clinical Director who is experienced, a qualified vet with significant clinical experience, inspiring - natural leader and mentor, strategic - Ready to lead with vision and purpose, client-focused - dedicated to building lasting client relationships.
Apply Now
If you're ready to lead, innovate, and thrive in a role that blends professional leadership with personal adventure, we'd love to hear from you. Join us at Speyside Veterinary Practice and shape the future of veterinary care.
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: 7.8 weeks annual leave 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
Speyside Veterinary Practice, Aberlour
Rinnachat, Aberlour, AB38 9NR, United Kingdom
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Animals treated: Small animals Equine Farm animals
Visit website #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location: Aberlour and Fochabers, Moray, Scotland
Salary: Up to £85,000 DOE + Relocation Allowance up to £8,000 & Welcome Bonus up to £10,000
Lead. Inspire. Thrive.
Are you a veterinary surgeon ready to lead a dynamic, skilled team while enjoying life in one of Scotland's most scenic regions? Speyside Veterinary Practice offers a unique opportunity to step into a Clinical Director role where you can shape the future of veterinary care while embracing a lifestyle filled with adventure and community.
Why Choose Speyside Veterinary Practice?
We are more than a practice - we're a progressive, collaborative, and compassionate community. Our well-established mixed practice provides exceptional care for small animals, equine, and farm clients, balancing high clinical standards with a strong sense of teamwork.
The Role: Clinical Leadership with Purpose
As Clinical Director, you will drive both operational success and clinical excellence by: Providing inspiring leadership and mentorship to our talented team, setting exceptional clinical standards and leading by example. Developing strategic growth plans and overseeing day-to-day operations in partnership with our Practice Manager. Fostering future leaders and investing in continuous learning and innovation.
This is a hands-on leadership role with a diverse caseload (70% small animal, 15% large animal, 15% equine) offering plenty of variety.
What We Offer You
Competitive Salary: Up to £85,000 DOE, plus a relocation package of up to £8,000 and a welcome bonus up to £10,000. Flexible Working: Choose a schedule that fits your lifestyle. Four-day weeks, school-friendly hours, and part-time options are all available. Balanced On-Call: Large animal OOH rota of 1:4 (moving to 1:5); small animal OOH currently outsourced. Professional Growth: Access to tailored CPD, leadership training, and management resources to support your career ambitions.
Discover Life in Speyside
Nestled in the stunning Moray region, Speyside offers natural beauty, vibrant community spirit, and countless outdoor adventures. Whether skiing in the Cairngorms or paddleboarding the Moray Firth, the opportunities are endless.
Our Practice
We operate from two modern, well-equipped sites: Aberlour: The hub for farm and equine services. Fochabers: A bustling small animal clinic.
Who We're Looking For
We seek a Clinical Director who is experienced, a qualified vet with significant clinical experience, inspiring - natural leader and mentor, strategic - Ready to lead with vision and purpose, client-focused - dedicated to building lasting client relationships.
Apply Now
If you're ready to lead, innovate, and thrive in a role that blends professional leadership with personal adventure, we'd love to hear from you. Join us at Speyside Veterinary Practice and shape the future of veterinary care.
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: 7.8 weeks annual leave 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
Speyside Veterinary Practice, Aberlour
Rinnachat, Aberlour, AB38 9NR, United Kingdom
View on map
Animals treated: Small animals Equine Farm animals
Visit website #J-18808-Ljbffr
