About the Role
<h2><strong>Who They Are</strong></h2>
<p>This is a <strong>large, well‑established veterinary hospital</strong> based in <strong>Cardiff</strong>, operating within a stable, purpose‑driven organisation with a national footprint. The hospital is part of a long‑standing network delivering high‑volume veterinary care, supported by structured governance, modern facilities, and a strong operational framework.</p>
<p>The site benefits from <strong>multi‑disciplinary leadership</strong>, clear reporting structures, and consistent investment in people and services. Long‑term career security, professional development, and a commitment to high clinical standards underpin the employer brand, alongside a focus on sustainability, accountability, and patient welfare.</p>
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<h2><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></h2>
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<li>Provide <strong>overall clinical and operational leadership</strong> for the hospital.
<li>Line‑manage senior team members including <strong>veterinary team leads, head nursing, and client service management</strong>.
<li>Oversee <strong>day‑to‑day hospital operations</strong>, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant clinical delivery.
<li>Maintain responsibility for <strong>clinical governance</strong>, including standards, protocols, audit, and continuous improvement.
<li>Lead <strong>rota planning and resource allocation</strong> to support sustainable workloads and service delivery.
<li>Manage <strong>hospital budgets</strong>, treatment costs, and expenditure, ensuring cost‑effective care without compromising quality.
<li>Support and develop teams through <strong>structured leadership, performance management, and succession planning</strong>.
<li>Champion consistent <strong>client experience standards</strong> aligned with organisational values and clinical priorities.
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<h2><strong>What You’ll Gain From Them</strong></h2>
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<li><strong>Competitive salary</strong> (£65,000 – £77,000, including allowances).
<li><strong>Full‑time permanent contract</strong> within a large, stable hospital environment.
<li><strong>Extensive CPD support</strong>, including:
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<li>38 hours of funded CPD
<li>5 days and £1,000 annual CPD allowance
<li>Access to leadership and management development programmes
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<li>Opportunity to develop <strong>advanced leadership, governance, and operational management skills</strong>, supporting progression into regional or strategic roles.
<li>Exposure to <strong>high‑volume, complex clinical services</strong>, strengthening decision‑making at both clinical and organisational level.
<li>Comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions, paid professional fees, private medical cover, wellbeing support, additional paid leave days, and access to staff discount platforms.
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<h2><strong>What They Need From You</strong></h2>
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<li><strong>RCVS Registration</strong> – eligibility to practise as a Veterinary Surgeon in the UK.
<li><strong>Senior Clinical Experience</strong> – ability to oversee clinical standards across a hospital setting.
<li><strong>People Leadership</strong> – capability to lead and develop multi‑disciplinary teams.
<li><strong>Operational Oversight</strong> – ability to manage rotas, workflows, and service delivery.
<li><strong>Financial Awareness</strong> – understanding of budgeting and cost management in clinical settings.
<li><strong>Communication & Collaboration</strong> – ability to engage effectively with teams and stakeholders.
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