Apollo Vets - Notley, Braintree, East of England
Up to £40,000 DOE
Lead with purpose across our three-branch practice group
At Apollo Vets, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication anchors our commitment to delivering exceptional care for pets and their owners. We’re now looking for a talented and enthusiastic Practice Manager to join our team, overseeing our three sites. Your main base will be our Black Notley practice, with regular visits to our Dunmow and Maldon branches (1–2 days per week). You’ll work closely with our Practice Director to ensure operational excellence and consistency across all locations.
Veterinary experience is essential for this role, and we’re ideally looking for someone with an RVN qualification or strong clinical background who understands the day-to-day running and challenges of practice life.
As our Practice Manager, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the team and ensuring the smooth running of our practice group. Your key responsibilities will include:
* Overseeing daily operations across all three sites, ensuring efficiency and consistency
* Leading, motivating and supporting the clinical and administrative teams to deliver exceptional patient and client care
* Working closely with the Practice Director on business planning, growth and strategic development
* Managing budgets, financial performance and resource allocation across the practice
* Implementing and maintaining policies, procedures and compliance with RCVS and other regulations
* Acting as a first point of contact for staff and clients on operational matters
* Supporting recruitment, onboarding, training and development of team members
* Promoting a positive, collaborative and supportive culture across all sites
Fix or Flex – Find Your Perfect Balance
We’re committed to helping our people achieve a healthy work-life balance. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, typically across five days, with flexibility where possible and some travel between sites. There are no out-of-hours requirements for this role.
About the Practice
Apollo Vets is a close-knit, three-branch group with our main site just 3 miles from Braintree and excellent transport links to London. Each of our branches is well equipped and supported by a fantastic clinical and administrative team who value collaboration, care and continuous improvement. You’ll be joining a practice where leadership, teamwork and operational excellence truly matter.
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our practice. Investing in our team, facilities and development is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary of up to £40,000, you will benefit from:
Work-life Balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Increasing holiday allowance with length of service
* Your birthday as a paid day off
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Development
* CPD allowance and training opportunities relevant to practice management
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to professional resources and networking opportunities
Professional Memberships & Support
* Support for relevant professional memberships and fees
Additional Benefits
* Reward Gateway – discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
* Pension – 5% employee / 3% employer contribution
* Discounted staff pet care
Closing date for this role is Tuesday 21st October
Apollo Vets - Notley
45 Witham Road, Black Notley, Braintree, CM77 8LQ, United Kingdom
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Elliott Burgin from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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