About The Team
SRUC’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences (SVMB), the first new School of Veterinary Medicine in Scotland for 150 years, was founded on the organisation’s established, high-profile expertise across this sector.
SVMB is a natural evolution of SRUC’s established, interprofessional and highly acclaimed expertise in Veterinary and Animal Biosciences. In combination with our unique reach into the Scottish sector, we will drive excellence. Our collegiate approach will facilitate synergies, addressing skills, knowledge and enterprise gaps across the breadth of this sector – providing essential support to Scotland’s Natural Economy.
Wayne Powell, SRUC Principal and CEO affirms that, “this is a ground-breaking model to expand access to educational opportunities and broaden the range of potential students who would not ordinarily be able to attend a School of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences. It is also the first to offer a tertiary range of educational opportunities for veterinary professionals and in the related animal sciences.”
The Opportunity
The Practice Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective educational and commercial operation of the Small Animal Teaching Clinic. Working under the direction of the Clinical Director, the postholder will oversee key business functions including clinic operations, HR coordination, procurement, client administration, and marketing. They will ensure that all operational processes are implemented correctly and support the smooth running of the practice.
A core element of the role involves providing strong administrative leadership. The Practice Manager will lead, support, and motivate the administrative team, fostering a high‑performing and service‑focused environment. They will also monitor and report on administrative performance metrics to support continuous improvement across the clinic.
The role will additionally have a significant focus on preparatory work related to the opening of a new practice, ensuring that systems, processes, staffing, and operational frameworks are in place ahead of launch.
Minimum Qualifications
The post holder must hold qualifications at SCQF Level 6, or equivalent, in both English and Mathematics. They must also have previous experience working within a veterinary practice or clinical environment.
Eligibility for Sponsorship
For the purposes of sponsorship, this role may be eligible for sponsorship depending on candidate circumstances.
Why work for SRUC?
* Generous annual leave
* Enhanced pension contributions
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted RAC Membership
* Generous family leave
* Flexible working patterns
* Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
* Tailored investment in and individuals learning and development
How to Apply
Please complete an online application form by pressing “apply”.
Please read the Job Particulars document before applying.
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