Clinical Director – Lead with Purpose in Beautiful Guernsey
Are you ready to take the next step in your veterinary leadership journey? This exciting opportunity offers the perfect blend of clinical excellence, mentorship, and strategic influence — all within the stunning surroundings of the Channel Islands.
This role is ideal for a confident, people-focused leader who thrives on developing others, shaping practice standards, and building a supportive, high-performing team. You’ll combine hands-on clinical work with wider operational oversight, helping to drive the success of a progressive, multi-site veterinary group.
The Role
As Clinical Director, you’ll provide leadership across multiple practices on the island, ensuring exceptional standards of patient care, clinical governance, and team wellbeing. You’ll also play an active role in shaping the long-term direction of the business, alongside operational and nursing leadership.
Key responsibilities include:
- Inspiring, guiding, and mentoring veterinary and nursing teams
- Maintaining gold-standard patient and client care
- Overseeing clinical rotas, development, and mentoring
- Leading on case reviews, compliance, and best practice protocols
- Acting as the clinical voice in business strategy and operations
About You
You’re an experienced MRCVS (minimum 5 years in practice) with a proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop others. Calm under pressure, solutions-focused, and collaborative by nature, you bring both clinical credibility and a people-first approach.
You’ll fit in well if you:
- Enjoy balancing clinical work with strategic leadership
- Value team development and mentoring as part of your daily work
- Strive for excellence in patient care and communication
- Want to make a genuine difference in a close-knit island community
The Offer
- Salary: From £85,000+ (DOE) – with the benefit of Guernsey’s low tax rates
- Relocation Package: Including financial support and use of a company car
- CPD Allowance: £2,000 per annum plus full funding for memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
- Professional Growth: Ongoing development, webinars, and leadership support
- Work-Life Balance: Structured hours, no excessive on-call, supportive team culture
- Modern Facilities: Digital x-ray, in-house lab, ultrasound, and advanced surgical suite
- Lifestyle: Guernsey offers a peaceful, family-friendly environment with beautiful beaches, great dining, and easy access to the UK and Europe
Why This Role
This is your chance to lead with purpose — shaping a modern, compassionate veterinary team while living in a truly exceptional location. You’ll influence how care is delivered, how people grow, and how the profession moves forward.
If you’re an experienced vet seeking a meaningful leadership role with balance, development, and impact — this could be the perfect move.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact Sophie at Lloyd & Cowan Veterinary Recruitment. Send your CV via APPLY.
INDS
4982
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
