We are working exclusively with a modern, well-equipped practice in Reading that is looking for a Clinical Director who can lead both clinically and culturally. This is not a corporate environment; it s an independent group that genuinely cares about how pets and clients are treated. They want someone who can raise standards, bring structure, and inspire a young team not just maintain the status quo.The outgoing CD is returning to out-of-hours work, so the role is available due to preference, not performance. The team is stable, and the practice has excellent foundations. What they need now is strength, experience, and vision.What makes this practice different?The owners are passionate about calm, stress-free visits, genuine empathy, and clinical excellence. They are outspoken about not wanting to be just another practice down the road. You ll join a team who are kind to their patients, kind to each other, and genuinely like having fun at work.You ll have full autonomy to shape: Clinical standardsTeam developmentSurgical caseload growthClient experience and culture Current Team:4 Vets 5 Nurses 1 VCA 4,000 active clientsThis is a practice with theatre capacity and patient demand it just needs leadership to activate it.The Role 4-day week ( hours, flexible)1 in 4 weekends (Saturday AM)No OOH covered externally15-minute consults 20 consults per vet per day 5 surgeries per day currently room to increase This is a hands-on leadership role.You ll make things happen not just fill ..... full job details .....