Equine & Farm Clinical Director

About the Role

Parkside Veterinary Group is recruiting an Equine and Farm Clinical Director to guide and develop its Equine and Farm team. This is a leadership role that combines clinical work with strategic input, while still giving you the autonomy to help shape the direction of the service.

You will be joining a multi-branch mixed practice serving Dundee, Tayside, Angus and Fife, with support from the wider VetPartners group. The practice describes itself as collaborative and supportive, and the role includes close working with the three Small Animal Clinical Directors and the Practice Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 4 to 5 Equine and Farm vets.
• Drive business development within the Equine and Farm department.
• Help maintain and improve service quality.
• Work alongside the three Small Animal Clinical Directors and the Practice Manager on wider practice leadership.
• Shape and develop the service in line with your vision.

Requirements

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS).
• Experience in equine and or farm animal practice.

Benefits

• Salary from £62,500 to £75,000, depending on experience.
• Practice vehicle available for personal use if desired.
• Paid RCVS fees plus two additional professional memberships.
• VDS cover included.
• Generous staff discount on veterinary treatment and products.
• My Perks shopping, leisure and lifestyle discounts.
• 6.4 weeks holiday including bank holidays, plus your birthday off.
• Flexible working options discussed openly.
• Time off in lieu and protected breaks.
• 1:5 on-call rota.
• Protected time off after nights.
• Half-day every week.
• Monday off after a weekend on-call.
• £1,750 CPD allowance plus 5 CPD days.
• Support for certificates and further qualifications.
• Structured leadership development pathway.
• Access to Health Shield wellbeing and health benefits.
• HR, finance and operational support through the wider veterinary group.

About the Practice

Parkside Veterinary Group is a well-established, multi-branch mixed practice serving Dundee, Tayside, Angus and Fife. It is part of the VetPartners family, with access to group resources and support while retaining local autonomy.

The Equine and Farm side of the practice has equine stables and stocks at two sites, an in-house laboratory, mobile digital radiography, equine ultrasound, a respiratory scope and access to visiting specialists for advanced procedures. The company also states that many of its vets, nurses and office staff have been with the team for over a decade.