Director of Clinical Services – Lead Clinical Excellence in a Thriving Veterinary Hospital
Salary up to £95,000 DOE, plus a Welcome Bonus of up to £2500 and a Relocation Allowance of up to £5000   At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.   Yorkshire Vets are seeking an experienced veterinary leader to join our hospital as Director of Clinical Services. This is an exciting opportunity for a clinically driven individual who is passionate about developing teams, advancing standards of patient care and shaping the future direction of a busy multi-disciplinary veterinary hospital.   As Director of Clinical Services, you will provide clinical leadership across the hospital, working closely with the Director of Practice and senior leadership team. You will be responsible for maintaining exceptional clinical standards, supporting and developing veterinary colleagues, driving quality improvement initiatives and ensuring outstanding patient and client care.   About Yorkshire Vets   At the heart of our practice group is Thornbury, our RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital and clinical hub, providing advanced support to our five branch surgeries and ensuring continuity of care for patients across the wider practice. As the host site for Vets Now Bradford, we are able to offer seamless 24/7 patient care, allowing cases to remain within a familiar setting and giving our teams access to a truly varied and rewarding caseload. We have a team of 16 vets which include certificate holders in surgery, ophthalmology and dermatology. We have a highly skilled nursing team and a collaborative culture that encourages continuous learning and professional development.   Thornbury is exceptionally well equipped, with facilities including laparoscopic surgery equipment, ultrasound, endoscopy, dental radiography, a dedicated orthopaedic theatre and Phovia light therapy.   Yorkshire Vets is ideally located across Leeds and Bradford, offering the perfect blend of vibrant city living and easy access to beautiful countryside. Whether you enjoy bustling cafés, shopping, live music and sporting events, or prefer exploring the Yorkshire Dales, Nidderdale and the stunning Yorkshire coastline, there is something for everyone.   How You’ll Make a Difference   This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the future direction of the hospital, influencing both clinical excellence and team development.  

Working Pattern

  * Working 40 hours per week across 4 or 5 days Monday to Friday plus 1 in 4 Saturday morning 8.30am – 12.30pm * No out-of-hours or on-call commitments.   You Might Be a Great Fit If...   You are a senior operational leader with strong commercial acumen and a people-centred leadership approach. You’ll bring:   * Proven experience in a senior or leadership role within veterinary practice * Strong clinical expertise with the confidence to support complex case discussions and decision-making * A collaborative and people-focused leadership style, with experience mentoring and developing others * The ability to drive clinical standards, governance, and continuous improvement * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills   How We’ll Support You   At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting you in a senior executive leadership role. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:   * Overall leadership of the clinical team at hospital with the autonomy to shape strategy, culture and performance * Senior-level influence across operations * Opportunities to lead large-scale change and drive long-term organisational impact * Ongoing learning and development to support growth * A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement   What We Offer Our Team   * 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays * Private medical insurance * Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy * Pension scheme * Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies) * Retail discounts and cashback offers * Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets   We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.   Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

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