Mearley Vets - Director of Practice and Clinical Services

Accrington, Lancashire, England

Primary Care - Clinical Director – Small Animal /

Mearley Veterinary Group, Accrington [1419] /

On-site

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially aware Veterinary Surgeon to join Mearley Veterinary Group as Director of Practice and Clinical Services. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a true leadership role while remaining closely involved in clinical practice.

The Director of Practice and Clinical Services plays a pivotal role in overseeing operations, leading the practice team, driving high standards of patient care, and supporting sustainable commercial success across the group.

Practice Highlights

* 3-site group across Clitheroe, Accrington and Barrowford

* Modern diagnostic and laboratory equipment supporting high standards of patient care

* Facilities include digital imaging, ultrasound, in-house laboratory equipment and dedicated surgical spaces

* We are committed to supporting our clinicians' professional growth and actively encourage CPD, certifications and postgraduate qualifications

Find Your Perfect Place to Excel

Located in the heart of Lancashire, our practices are surrounded by beautiful countryside, charming market towns and vibrant local communities. With easy access to the Ribble Valley, Pendle Hill and the Forest of Bowland, the area offers an excellent work-life balance for outdoor enthusiasts, food lovers and those who enjoy a strong sense of community. Excellent transport links connect you to Manchester, Leeds and the Lake District, making Lancashire a fantastic place to live and work.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As Director of Practice & Clinical Services, you will provide senior clinical leadership across 3 practices, setting and delivering the clinical vision in line with the inspiring vet care strategy, standards and values.

You’ll oversee clinical governance, quality improvement and performance across services, working closely with operational leaders to drive excellent patient outcomes, sustainable service delivery and a strong clinical culture. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will maintain an active clinical caseload, supporting and mentoring colleagues across the practice.

Working Pattern

* Full-time role working 40 hours a week across 4 or 5 days

* Working 1 in 4 Saturdays 9am – 1pm

* Approximately 75% clinical with dedicated leadership responsibilities

* Must be flexible to rotate hours between 9am and 7pm

* No out-of-hours or on-call commitments

* Deliver management support across three sites

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for leadership, clinical excellence and team development. You’ll bring:

* Proven experience in a senior or leadership role within veterinary practice

* Strong clinical expertise with the confidence to support complex case discussions and decision-making

* A collaborative and people-focused leadership style, with experience mentoring and developing others

* The ability to drive clinical standards, governance and continuous improvement

* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting you in a senior executive leadership role. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

* Overall leadership of a practice or hospital with the autonomy to shape strategy, culture and performance

* Senior-level influence across operations, client experience and business outcomes

* Opportunities to lead large-scale change and drive long-term organisational impact

* Ongoing learning and development to support executive and leadership growth

* A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

* 6.8 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays

* Private medical insurance

* Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy

* Pension scheme

* Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)

* Retail discounts and cashback offers

* Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

£60,000 - £80,000 a year

Up to £80,000 DOE

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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