Practice Director
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<h2><strong>Director of Practice - Dragon Vets</strong><br><strong>Salary up to £60,000 DOE</strong><br><strong>Closing date: 2nd November Subject to change</strong></h2> <p> </p> <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> <p> </p> <p>We have a unique opportunity for a Director of Practice to lead our teams at Dragon Vets which is made up of our main hospital and 4 branches. You will work closely with the Lead Vet to shape the future of the practice. </p> <p> </p> <p>Located in the heart of Cheltenham, renowned for horse racing and a thriving bar and restaurant scene, Dragon Vets is an established practice and has invested in specialist equipment including CT, DR, rigid and flexible endoscopy, high-end Doppler ultrasonography and well-equipped operating facilities including laparoscopic kits and TPLO kits, and much more.</p> <div> </div> <p><strong>Practice Highlights</strong></p> <div> <div> </div> <p>We have a team of 16 vets, including certificate holders with Advanced Practitioner status in Small Animal Surgery, Cardiology and Medicine, and value evidence-based medicine with regular clinical discussions and readily available colleague support. We're also classed as a mid-tier referral centre. </p> <p> </p> <p>We function as more than a first-opinion practice, often performing complex surgeries and treating intensive medical cases that may otherwise have been referred. Having been established for decades, we have a huge client base which comes with lots of variety in caseload.</p> <p> </p> <p>We have a dedicated, separate out-of-hours team – Vets Now – based within the same building, enabling 24-hour care. Our nursing team is made up of 17 RVNs and 4 SVNs in various stages of their training. </p> <p> </p> </div> <h2>How You’ll Make a Difference</h2> <div> </div> <p>As Director of Practice , you will have overall responsibility for the operational, commercial and people performance of multiple practices, working closely with clinical leadership to deliver outstanding patient and client care.</p> <p> </p> <p>You’ll set and execute the strategic direction of the practices, lead multidisciplinary teams, and ensure the delivery of high standards across operations, client experience and business performance. This role plays a critical part in shaping culture, driving results and supporting sustainable growth.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Working Pattern</strong></p> <div> </div> <div>* Working 40 hours per week</div> <div>* Across Monday - Friday</div> <div>* Travel across all sites required</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <div> </div> <div>* Lead the operational, commercial, and financial performance of the veterinary practice(s), working in partnership with the Leaders to achieve business and clinical objectives.</div> <div>* Drive business growth through strategic planning, continuous improvement initiatives, and effective management of practice performance and budgets.</div> <div>* Build, engage, and develop a high-performing team culture by providing leadership, coaching, and effective resource management.</div> <div>* Ensure the delivery of exceptional clinical standards, regulatory compliance, and outstanding client and patient care across all locations.</div> <div>* Champion a safe, compliant, and collaborative working environment while supporting the implementation of company goals and best practices.</div> <div> </div> <h2>You Might Be a Great Fit If...</h2> <div> </div> <p>You are a senior operational leader with strong commercial acumen and a people-centred leadership approach. You’ll bring:</p> <div> </div> <div>* Proven experience in a senior leadership role with accountability for operational and commercial performance</div> <div>* Strong financial and business management capability, including experience with planning and P&L oversight</div> <div>* The ability to lead, engage and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams</div> <div>* Experience leading through change and driving cultural or transformational initiatives</div> <div>* Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills</div> <div>* Veterinary/Healthcare experience is desirable</div> <div>*Multi Site experience is desirable</div> <h2>How We’ll Support You</h2> <div> </div> <p>At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting you in a senior executive leadership role. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:</p> <div> </div> <div>* Overall leadership of a practice / hospital with the autonomy to shape strategy, culture and performance</div> <div>* Senior-level influence across operations, client experience and business outcomes</div> <div>* Opportunities to lead large-scale change and drive long-term organisational impact</div> <div>* Ongoing learning and development to support executive and leadership growth</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 plus an extra days leave</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 just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.</p><p>Find <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.co.uk">Jobs in United Kingdom</a> on Arbeitnow</a>