Overview
Our practice has a strong team of 12 vets, including certificate holders in Surgery, Medicine & Radiology, visiting specialists, an exceptionally skilled nursing team, and support colleagues. We serve a stable, loyal client base with a focus on quality care.
Role and Responsibilities
* Full‑time or part‑time consideration for the right candidate (minimum 25 hours per week, up to full time)
* Monday‑Friday work schedule with willingness to share a Saturday rota for MRCVS candidates
* Provide strategic leadership and oversight to senior colleagues and the veterinary team
* Set and maintain high clinical and operational standards, ensuring excellent patient care and performance
* Develop and inspire teams, fostering a people‑centred mindset
* Contribute to the long‑term financial sustainability of the practice through service development and growth initiatives
* Hold responsibility for operational performance and effective practice delivery
* Work in partnership with the Business Development Director and engage with the wider VetPartners network
* Foster strong team relationships and enable others to thrive
* Show strong communication skills, sound judgement when juggling priorities, and effective delegation
Qualifications and Attributes
* MRCVS not essential but desirable
* Proven leadership style that is supportive and people‑focused
* Forward‑thinking, positive outlook and motivation to shape ongoing development of the practice
* Flexibility and enthusiasm for influencing clinical standards, culture, and direction
Benefits
* Relocation allowance
* 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
* CPD allowance per annum (up to £2500 depending on qualifications held)
* Health Cash Plan covering a wide range of benefits for health and wellbeing treatments
* Key subscriptions paid (for MRCVS candidates this includes RCVS annual membership plus two others)
* VDS cover for clinical candidates
* Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
* Discounted veterinary fees
* My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and more
* Cycle to Work scheme
* CPD/training support
* Company sick pay
* Annual colleague engagement survey
* Annual pay reviews
* Focus on employee wellbeing
* Career progression opportunities
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