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Veterinary Clinical Director Lead

J377564 Hawick Central Belt £85K / Year

Lead Clinical Director Mixed Practice Scottish Borders
Location: Scottish Borders | Salary: Competitive | Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Prospect Health is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and progressive mixed veterinary practice in the stunning Scottish Borders as they search for a passionate and experienced Lead Clinical Director to join and lead their exceptional team.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a senior veterinary professional who is ready to take the next step in their career. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping clinical standards, guiding senior leadership, and supporting the continued success and growth of two highly respected RCVS-accredited sites.

The Opportunity:

• Step into a rewarding dual-site leadership role with responsibility across two well-supported, modern practices.
• Provide strategic direction and clinical leadership while fostering a collaborative, inclusive team culture.
• Work alongside and support senior leaders, including Clinical Directors for Farm, Lead Vets, Practice Managers, and Clinical Nursing Managers.
• While this is a truly mixed practice, the role offers particular focus on Small Animal clinical excellence, alongside some participation in farm and equine OOH rota.
• Be part of a forward-thinking group that embraces both innovation and heritage, committed to continuous improvement and exceptional patient care.
• The practice is located just 45 minutes from Edinburgh in the heart of the beautiful Scottish Bordersoffering a perfect blend of relaxed rural living and easy access to the city.

About the Practice:

• This long-established mixed practice has a thriving farm client base, a growing companion animal caseload, and is home to one of the UK's leading stem cell, regenerative medicine, and rehabilitation referral clinics.
• Recent investments have enhanced both large and small animal facilities, including a purpose-built large animal unit and referral suite featuring a hydrotherapy treadmill and a dedicated veterinary physiotherapy team. The practice holds RCVS accreditation and the Bronze iiE Sustainability award.

What We're Looking For:

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with strong clinical skills
• Proven leadership experience within veterinary practice
• A passion for developing teams and upholding clinical excellence
• Strong communicator with a collaborative, people-focused ethos
• Confidence in Small Animal clinical practice

Benefits Include:

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave
• Paid RCVS and VDS memberships
• Funded external CPD, plus access to an extensive internal CPD program
• Excellent opportunities for career development
• Staff discounts and wellbeing support programs
• Enhanced sickness pay and family leave
• Life assurance and employer pension contribution
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme and flu jab vouchers
• Relocation package available
• Recruitment referral rewards

Ready to take the next step?
If you're an experienced vet looking for a leadership role that offers both clinical influence and a high quality of life, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact the Prospect Health Veterinary team to learn more about this exceptional opportunity.