Clinical Director

We are excited to announce that we are looking for a Clinical Director

to join the team at Primrose Hill Veterinary Clinic. This is a unique opportunity to develop our primary care offering while getting exposure to one of Ireland’s leading Veterinary Ophthalmology referral clinics. You will be working closely with a clinical ophthalmology diplomat to advance the service.

Overview of Role

As an experienced veterinary surgeon and leader, you will be responsible for the management and delivery of the clinical activities and financial performance within the business, comprising of 19 people, in conjunction with your practice manager, lead nurse and head of region ROI.

Key responsibilities

Day to day management of some key responsibilities

Oversee clinical standards and quality

Lead the vet team

Ensure highest levels of patient and client care.

Lead and line manage the senior leadership team facilitating an environment of respect, collaboration and engagement while maintaining a no blame, safety culture

Budget planning and delivery of financial targets

Person Specification

Experience

Essential: 5 years + experience as a veterinary clinician. 2-3 years experience in a leadership role. Managing a budget. Clinical Leadership. Experience in coaching and mentoring.

Desirable: Leadership experience in a multi-discipline practice. 10 years of MVB experience. Practice Standards Scheme/Patient safety event reporting and reviewing.

Knowledge

Essential: Client experience (client relationship skills and complaint resolution). Clinical standards. Team engagement and leadership. Financial and Management KPIs.

Desirable: Marketing/public relations.

Skills and Abilities

Essential: Developing others. Setting strategy. Coaching/mentoring. Budget setting. KPIs. IT. Excellent communication skills. Ability to lead change.

Other Qualities

Committed to ongoing self-development. Empathy, integrity, honesty, open, fair, self-aware

Benefits

- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (pro rata)

- CPD Funded & Encouraged

- VCI / VDS Covered

- Life assurance

- 6 months paid equal parental leave (maternity/paternity leave)

- Competitive salary

Primrose Hill Veterinary Clinic is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about the role please reach out to Clare Connolly at