Clinical Director / Head Veterinary Surgeon – Independent Practice + Profit Share

<p><strong>Clinical Director / Head Veterinary Surgeon – Independent Practice, Profit Share – North London – £80,000–£100,000 + 5–10% Profit Share</strong></p> <p>A rare and genuinely exciting leadership opportunity at an independent, owner-led small animal practice in North London — where culture, honesty, and clinical excellence sit at the heart of everything they do. 🌟</p> <p> <strong>About the Practice</strong></p> <p>This is not a corporate role. This is an independent, three-vet small animal practice owned and run by a practicing vet — someone who leads from the front, values transparency above all else, and has built a team and client base that reflects that.</p> <p>The practice is refreshingly honest about who they are — they don&apos;t claim to be perfect, but they do claim to be better every day. Their mission is straightforward: provide the best client service of any UK vet practice, by looking after their team first. And judging by the quality of their client relationships — they&apos;re well on their way.</p> <p>Clinically, the recently revamped practice is well equipped with:</p> <ul> <li>Dedicated theatre, dental suite with dental X-rays, and separate cat and dog wards <li>X-ray, ultrasound and bronchoscope <li>Peripatetic specialists covering orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery, ophthalmology, endoscopy and cardiology <li>A spacious team room, kitchen and shower facilities for staff </ul> <p> <strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>This is a full-time Clinical Director position, with approximately 80% of your time spent clinically. You&apos;ll lead a team of three vets, working closely with the Nurse Manager and Practice Manager to drive the practice forward — clinically, culturally and commercially.</p> <p>The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (8:30–19:30) plus 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (9:00–13:30). All shift hours are paid — including lunch breaks, which are actively protected.</p> <p>Key responsibilities span clinical governance, team mentorship, CPD facilitation, recruitment support, performance management, community engagement, and contributing to the business&apos;s financial performance and growth.</p> <hr> <p><strong>What They&apos;re Looking For</strong></p> <p>They are looking for an inspirational, experienced small animal vet — likely with 6–8+ years of small animal experience — who is as passionate about leadership and mentorship as they are about clinical work. A further qualification such as a certificate is an advantage but not a requirement. CT experience would be desirable.</p> <p>The ideal candidate will be:</p> <p>✔️ An exceptional GP clinician with strong leadership skills ✔️ Collaborative, empathetic and genuinely invested in their team&apos;s development ✔️ Commercially aware and able to contribute to business performance ✔️ A strong communicator and culture champion ✔️ An ambassador for the practice within the wider community</p> <hr> <p><strong>What They Can Offer You</strong></p> <p>✅ Salary £80,000–£100,000 DOE, plus approximately 5–10% profit share</p> <p>✅ 5.6 weeks holiday plus your birthday off 🎂</p> <p>✅ Private medical insurance (up to £50/month)</p> <p>✅ Fitness allowance (up to £20/month for memberships or £150/year for equipment)</p> <p>✅ £1,500 CPD allowance with 2 paid CPD days (flexible if it benefits the practice)</p> <p>✅ Enhanced parental leave</p> <p>✅ Team bonus scheme — because success here is shared</p> <p>✅ Staff discounts including free consultations for all team members</p> <hr> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>If you&apos;re an experienced vet ready to step into a leadership role where your voice genuinely matters — and you want to help shape the future of an independent practice that does things differently — this is a conversation worth having.</p> <p>Get in touch with Ciaran today:</p> <p>📧 <a href="mailto:ciaran.drew@gvcvets.com">ciaran.drew@gvcvets.com</a> 📞 01392 793241 👤 Ciaran Drew – Global Veterinary Careers</p>