Exciting Role as Clinical Director at Growing Farm Animal Practice, Cheshire
Willows Farm Vets is a 10-vet, 5 TB Tester, farm-only practice based in Rudheath, Cheshire. Due to increasing workload, we’re seeking a Clinical Director to bolster our leadership team.
You will work alongside certificate holders, MBA and DBR holders, and who have over 150 years’ of collective veterinary knowledge to tap into! The role will also benefit from being part of the wider VetPartners network, who with over 300 farm vets, represent the single largest employer of farm vets in the country. Opportunities abound for further involvement in knowledge sharing, special interest groups, development of new on farm tech, research projects, as well as being part of launching new innovative services to support the wider agricultural industry.
The Role:
The successful candidate will work alongside the existing Willows Management Team to provide strategic leadership, drive operational excellence and directly manage teams within the overall practice structure.
What We’re Looking For:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a particular ability to ‘hear what isn’t said’.
- Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking, with an emphasis on client satisfaction and excellence of service.
- Commitment to the highest levels of professional standards and clinical governance
What we offer:
Opportunity for both internal and external leadership CPD to grow individuals with natural talent, but who need the extra tools and training to become excellent veterinary leaders.
An open mind. We welcome individuals for whom the traditional partnership model may not appeal. We want the right talent within the practice and will work together to provide a work/life balance where everyone benefits. An excellent 1:7 week night and weekend rota after which you will have the Friday off in lieu.
Remuneration package of up to £80,000 (dependent on experience) which includes benefits such as:
- A company vehicle
- 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
- £1750 CPD Allowance per annum
- Health Shield – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary fees
- My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
If you are interested in the role and would like an informal, confidential chat either call Ben Pedley (07974 072 453) or Matt Haslam (07502 994 708).
Please send formal applications in the form of a CV and covering letter to Louise White via the email projects@willowsvetgroup.co.uk.
Application deadline 5 pm on Friday 9th May 2025.
**Please Apply Directly – No Agency Submissions
We are committed to providing a fair recruitment process with equality of opportunity for all, and our vacancies are open to those from all backgrounds.
