Clinical Director - Small Animal Vet

Location County Offaly
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons, Clinical Director, Head Vet
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Starting from €70k+
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 4296
Published: about 23 hours ago

Looking to step up into leadership but still enjoy clinical work? Here’s your chance to take the reins without leaving the floor. We're working with a modern, purpose-built practice in the heart of the Midlands, and they’re looking for an experienced small animal vet to take on the role of Clinical Director.

Why consider this one?

  • You’ll lead a genuinely supportive and experienced team, including two cert holders (Small Animal Medicine) and another currently training in Diagnostic Imaging.

  • There’s flexibility to shape the clinic’s future while still getting hands-on with clinical cases.

  • You won’t be on your own—there’s a strong team of nurses and support staff, and you’ll have input into clinical standards, workflow, and team development.

About the Role:

  • Full-time hours, typically 8:30am–5:00pm (or 9:00am–6:00pm when on call)

  • On-call: One night per week

  • Weekends: 1 in 4 (just mornings) – OOHs beyond that are outsourced

  • Structured and manageable rota with a focus on work-life balance

What They’re Looking For:

  • A confident, experienced small animal vet

  • Previous leadership experience is ideal, but if you're ready to step up and take the next move, support will be there

  • Someone who enjoys mentoring, shaping standards, and building a positive culture

Package Includes:

  • Salary depending on experience, starting from €70k+

  • Discounted Pet Care

  • Certificate support 

  • VCI, VDS paid

  • CPD allowance (€1300) + 5 CPD days

  • Paid maternity/paternity leave

  • Company pension

  • And more! 

This clinic has a brilliant reputation locally and offers the kind of environment where people stick around, great culture, solid clinical standards, and leadership that genuinely listens. If you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to lead without losing touch with practice life, this could be your move.

Drop me a message for a confidential chat or send your CV directly to get the ball rolling to sophie@lloydandcowan.com.