About this role

This is a senior clinical leadership opportunity for a referral specialist vet who is ready to help shape the next stage of a respected Specialist-led hospital.

As Clinical Director, you will form part of the hospital’s senior leadership team, working closely with the Hospital Director, clinical teams, Head of Nursing Services, service heads and the wider Linnaeus network. You will lead across clinical quality, governance, operational performance, team development, customer service and future growth, while still remaining connected to Specialist clinical work.

The role has real scope. You will help define and deliver the local clinical strategy, support a high-performing and collaborative culture, strengthen clinical governance and quality improvement, and mentor clinical associates as they continue to develop. You will also contribute to future planning, identifying opportunities for service development, investment, growth and innovation within the hospital and the wider Linnaeus Group.

This is a role for someone who wants leadership with substance: strategic influence, clinical credibility, people development and the opportunity to help a highly regarded referral hospital keep moving forward.

About you

You are an experienced referral specialist vet with the clinical judgement, emotional intelligence and leadership maturity to guide talented people in a complex hospital environment.

You will likely bring:

• A calm, credible and collaborative leadership style
• A genuine interest in mentoring, coaching and developing others
• The ability to create clarity, direction and confidence through change
• A strong commitment to clinical quality, safety, governance and evidence-based care
• The confidence to work closely with senior colleagues across clinical, operational and commercial priorities
• A thoughtful approach to communication with clients, referring vets and internal teams
• A desire to keep contributing clinically while developing further as a senior leader
• Experience as a veterinary Specialist or referral specialist vet

Our location

We are located in the beautiful Hampshire countryside near Winchester, offering a strong work-life balance with easy access to London and the South Coast.

It is a setting that suits someone who wants the professional depth of a leading referral hospital without losing the space, pace and lifestyle appeal of a well-connected countryside location.

Our offer

You will be supported with a broad benefits package that includes:

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave, pro rata for a 4-day week
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programme
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness programme, including an employee assistance programme
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual flu jab
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

For the right person, this is a senior leadership step with clinical meaning, strategic scope and the backing of a wider group that understands Specialist-led veterinary care.