Veterinary Director – up to €35K – Oviedo (Asturias)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Director to lead a small‑animal clinic in Oviedo, Asturias. The role combines clinical practice, surgical expertise, and team leadership, offering a supportive environment for continuous professional growth.

Key responsibilities

• Provide daily clinical care, including diagnosis and treatment of small‑animal patients.
• Perform soft‑tissue surgeries and oversee surgical protocols.
• Implement preventive medicine programs.
• Manage and coordinate a veterinary team of three veterinarians and two veterinary assistants.
• Organise workflow, support centre management and contribute to business development.

Required profile

• Degree in Veterinary Medicine recognised in Spain and membership in the professional college.
• Minimum 4 years of clinical experience with proven soft‑tissue surgical skills.
• Strong communication with clients and ability to lead a team.
• Organisational talent, leadership qualities and a commitment to professional development.

Required skills

• Soft tissue surgery
• Clinical diagnosis
• Preventive medicine

What we offer

• Permanent full‑time contract.
• Competitive salary up to €35,000 per year, negotiable based on experience.
• Salary review after six months and monthly/quarterly incentives.
• Clear work‑life balance: no on‑call duties, emergencies, holidays or regular weekends.
• Rotating schedule with daytime shifts and occasional Saturday work.
• Continuous professional training, funded postgraduate scholarships and specialised management courses.