Lead Clinical Director

Job Title: Lead Clinical Director

Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum FTE (D.O.E)

Practice: Garston Veterinary Group

Location: Somerset and Wiltshire

Job Type: Permanent. Full-time

Lead Clinical Excellence Across a Thriving Multi-Site Veterinary Group

Garston Veterinary Group is looking for an experienced veterinary leader ready to take the next step in their career. As our Lead Clinical Director, you’ll guide clinical standards across a large and progressive practice, lead an exceptional team of 24 vets and 50+ nurses, and help shape the strategic direction of a well-established, forward-thinking veterinary group.

With advanced facilities, a 24/7 RCVS-accredited hospital, and a collaborative leadership team, this role offers the autonomy, scale, and support to truly make your mark.

Why join us?

• Progressive, friendly, and well‑established primary care practice with a highly experienced team including Certificate holders plus a visiting Diplomate-led Ophthalmology service.
• Dedicated 24/7 Hospital Support – Our out-of-hours care is delivered onsite at our RCVS accredited small animal hospital in Frome, fully staffed overnight by our incredible night nurse team.
• Our Team & Culture – You’ll be joining a large, welcoming team. We have many clinical interests within the group, orthopaedics, ECC, cardiology, exotics, internal medicine, ultrasound imaging, dentistry, and more.
• We’re a genuinely sociable practice too, with a running club, dog‑walking club, plus a mix of other relaxed social events throughout the year.
• Quality Clinical Facilities – Across our surgeries you’ll find modern theatres & laparoscopic kit, digital X‑ray, dental X‑ray & ultrasound, full dental staging for every patient, laser therapy and orthopaedic surgery, isolation wards & well‑equipped consult rooms, onsite laboratory, and a CT scanner at our Frome hospital.
• All branches ISFM cat‑friendly clinics, with dedicated feline appointment blocks.
• On‑going support from your Head of Region, Medical, HR, Central support and access to referral site support within the wider Linnaeus team.

The Team

Our vets meet monthly on Teams and come together quarterly for an in‑person breakfast meeting, giving all clinicians a voice in shaping our protocols and services. We’re passionate about clear communication, celebrating achievements, and encouraging regular feedback from the whole Garston team, something we believe is essential in the veterinary profession.

Want to see what life at Garston is really like? Have a browse through our Facebook and Instagram accounts for a genuine snapshot of our team, our patients, and our culture.

We are situated in a Popular, Accessible Location

Based on the Somerset / Wiltshire border, we’re surrounded by local countryside yet close to Bath, the Cotswolds, Bristol, Salisbury, direct train links to London, Bath and Bristol, the south coast (just an hour away). It’s the perfect blend of rural calm and cultural vibrancy.

Who We’re Looking For

• Extensive clinical experience as an MRCVS with a minimum of 3+ years leading a practice or leadership in a multi‑site practice.
• Experience at managing a budget, delivering finance performance, and KPIs.
• Clinical Leadership and Experience in coaching and mentoring.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Leadership and line management of senior leadership team within the business unit.
• Inspirational Leadership – Ability to lead a team of associates with enthusiasm, setting the tone, and acting as a role model.
• Resilience & Adaptability – Capability to lead teams through rapid change, and high‑pressure situations.

What We Offer

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave.
• Relocation & visa sponsorship support.
• RCVS & VDS fees paid.
• Life assurance.
• Generous staff discount.
• Great quality uniform – our vets love it!
• New starter protected induction training time.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Enhanced equal family leave.
• E‑car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Extensive internal & funded external CPD allowance.

About Us

Garston Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family‑owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long‑term as opposed to being focused solely on short‑term profits.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

If you would like to apply for this position or would simply like to discuss it in more detail, please contact

Lissa.semerdak@linnaeusgroup.co.uk or complete the application form below.

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