Practice Director - Market Vets
Ivcevidensia
<h2><strong>Practice Director - Market Vets</strong><br><strong>Salary up to £45,000 DOE</strong><br><strong>Closing date: 21st September* Subject to change</strong></h2> <div> </div> <p>At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.</p> <div> </div> <p>Market Vets, part of ivc, is looking for an ambitious and commercially focused Director of Practice to lead two closely located practices and play a key role in their continued growth and success.</p> <p><br>This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced people and business leader who enjoys bringing together people, performance and commercial strategy. You don't need a clinical background, we're looking for someone who can inspire and develop teams, spot opportunities, make sound commercial decisions and create an environment where both people and the business can thrive.</p> <p> </p> <h2><br>Lead Two Practices and a Great Team</h2> <p> </p> <p><br>You'll provide leadership across more than 40 colleagues, spanning veterinary, nursing, client care, reception and administration teams.</p> <p><br>Your role will be about bringing people together, creating a positive and high-performing culture and ensuring everyone has the support, direction and opportunities they need to do their best work.</p> <p><br>You'll work closely with the Clinical Directors, combining your business and operational expertise with their clinical leadership to deliver an excellent experience for clients, patients and colleagues.</p> <p> </p> <h2><br>Shape the Future</h2> <p> </p> <p><br>With a competitive local market, you'll have plenty of scope to make a real commercial impact.</p> <p><br>You'll identify opportunities to grow the practices, strengthen client relationships and improve retention, while ensuring we continue to deliver an outstanding service. You'll take ownership of the P&L, annual business planning and budgets, using insight and data to drive sustainable performance.</p> <p><br>You'll also play a key role in shaping the longer-term strategy for both practices, turning ideas into action and helping Market Vets continue to build on its success.</p> <div> </div> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <div> </div> <div>* Lead the operational, commercial and financial performance of both practices, working in partnership with the Clinical Directors to achieve business and clinical objectives</div> <div>* Take ownership of P&L performance, annual business planning and budget management</div> <div>* Identify commercial opportunities and drive sustainable business growth within a competitive local market</div> <div>* Build, engage and develop a high-performing team of more than 40 colleagues across clinical and non-clinical functions</div> <div>* Lead resource planning, performance management, coaching and colleague development</div> <div>* Support excellent client engagement, retention and overall client experience</div> <div>* Ensure high standards of clinical governance, regulatory compliance and patient care in partnership with clinical leadership</div> <div>* Drive continuous improvement and support the implementation of wider business initiatives and best practice</div> <div>* Champion a safe, compliant and collaborative working environment across both practices</div> <div> </div> <h2>Working Pattern</h2> <div> </div> <div>This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility around working hours between 8:30am and 6:00pm.</div> <div> </div> <div>You’ll spend time across both practices, which are conveniently located close to one another.</div> <div> </div> <h2>You Might Be a Great Fit If...</h2> <div> </div> <p>You are an experienced operational leader with strong commercial acumen and a people-centred approach to leadership. You’ll bring:</p> <div> </div> <div>* Proven experience in a leadership role with accountability for operational and commercial performance</div> <div>* Strong financial and business management capability, including experience of budgeting, business planning and P&L oversight</div> <div>* The ability to identify commercial opportunities and translate them into sustainable business growth</div> <div>* Experience leading, engaging and developing large multidisciplinary teams</div> <div>* Strong coaching and people management skills with the ability to build a positive, high-performing culture</div> <div>* Experience leading through change and driving continuous improvement</div> <div>* Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills</div> <div>* A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively alongside clinical leadership</div> <div> </div> <h2>How We’ll Support You</h2> <div> </div> <p>At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting you in your leadership role. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:</p> <div> </div> <div>* Leadership of two established practices with the autonomy to shape strategy, culture and performance</div> <div>* The opportunity to influence operational, commercial and client outcomes</div> <div>* Support from experienced clinical leaders and the wider inspiring vet care network</div> <div>* Opportunities to lead change, identify new opportunities and drive sustainable growth</div> <div>* Ongoing learning and development to support your leadership progression</div> <div>* A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement</div> <div> </div> <h2>What We Offer Our Team</h2> <div> </div> <div>* 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays</div> <div>* Private medical insurance</div> <div>* Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy</div> <div>* Pension scheme</div> <div>* Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)</div> <div>* Retail discounts and cashback offers</div> <div>* Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets</div> <div> </div> <p>We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.</p> <p> </p> <p>Whether you’re looking to broaden your leadership experience or take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.</p><p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.co.uk/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in United Kingdom</a> on Arbeitnow</a>