Step into leadership with purpose and grow your career!
Are you ready to take the next bold step in your leadership journey? Do you thrive on developing people, shaping high-performing teams, and driving meaningful change? If youre passionate about empowering others and want to be part of a forward-thinking and supportive leadership community, this is your opportunity to grow with us.
At CVS, we believe leadership is more than a role—its a responsibility to inspire, support, and elevate. As part of our Leadership team across Hampshire, Berkshire & Wiltshire, youll join a network of dynamic leaders committed to nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and building a future where our people and practices thrive. Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, its what is at the heart of our work, every day.
What makes this role special?
As Regional Director, youll lead our Companion Animal practice teams across Hampshire, Berkshire & Wiltshire providing strategic direction, coaching, and operational support. Youll be the driving force behind practice leaders development— enabling them to inspire their team to deliver clinical excellence, team wellbeing, and business performance.
How do you contribute to this?
* Lead regional growth, client service delivery, and operational excellence.
* Act as a key stakeholder with other areas of the business to deliver client, people and clinical improvements/initiatives.
* Drive clinical development initiatives aligned with client needs and national strategy.
* Own regional budget delivery and support practice-level P&L accountability.
* Champion consistent customer service and clinical training across practices.
* Analyse performance metrics to drive top-line sales and EBITDA growth.
* Ensure compliance with health & safety, RCVS, VMD, and legal obligations.
* Lead regional implementation of new technologies and clinical improvement projects.
* Oversee talent development, succession planning, and colleague utilisation.
* Promote psychological safety and a culture of learning and inclusivity.
* Oversee recruitment, onboarding, absence, and retention processes regionally.
* Support property investment, acquisitions, and facility development.
* Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and strategic alignment.
* Role model CVS values: empathy, accountability, inclusivity, and collaboration.
This is a field-based role with some opportunity to work from home. There will be regular travel across your region and occasional national travel for CVS events, conferences, and leadership forums.
Learning
Our internal CPD hub contains over 1,000 courses.
* 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Pension matched up to 6%
* Health cash plans – save on everyday health treatments
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
* Generous staff discount on pet care and products.
What will be your impact?
* Deliver exceptional clinical and client care
* Foster a culture of continuous learning and development
* Lead with clarity, compassion, and confidence
What will you bring?
* A passion for people development and team success
* Strong communication and coaching skills
* Proven success in multi-site leadership
* Previous experience in veterinary / healthcare
* Strategic thinking and financial acumen, specifically experience in controlling budgets
CVS: A Place to Belong
Were proud to be an inclusive employer where everyone is encouraged to be themselves. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
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