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full-timePractice Director
Ivcevidensia · Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
The Practice Director role at Dragon Vets involves overseeing the operational, commercial, and financial performance of a veterinary hospital and its four associated branches in Cheltenham. This leadership position requires working closely with the Lead Vet to shape the practice's strategic direction, manage budgets, and ensure the delivery of high standards in patient care and client experience. Daily responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary teams, which consist of 16 vets and a nursing staff of 21, while driving business growth and maintaining regulatory compliance across all sites. The role demands a senior leader capable of managing P&L, implementing operational improvements, and fostering a collaborative environment. Candidates should possess strong commercial acumen and experience in senior leadership, ideally within a multi-site or healthcare setting. This position is suited for a professional who excels at stakeholder management, strategic planning, and developing high-performing teams in a fast-paced, clinical environment that handles both first-opinion and complex referral cases.
Director of Practice - Dragon Vets Salary up to £60,000 DOE Closing date: 2nd November Subject to change 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. 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. 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. Practice Highlights 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. 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. 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. How You’ll Make a Difference 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. 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. Working Pattern * Working 40 hours per week * Across Monday - Friday * Travel across all sites required Key Responsibilities * Lead the operational, commercial, and financial performance of the veterinary practice(s), working in partnership with the Leaders to achieve business and clinical objectives. * Drive business growth through strategic planning, continuous improvement initiatives, and effective management of practice performance and budgets. * Build, engage, and develop a high-performing team culture by providing leadership, coaching, and effective resource management. * Ensure the delivery of exceptional clinical standards, regulatory compliance, and outstanding client and patient care across all locations. * Champion a safe, compliant, and collaborative working environment while supporting the implementation of company goals and best practices. You Might Be a Great Fit If... You are a senior operational leader with strong commercial acumen and a people-centred leadership approach. You’ll bring: * Proven experience in a senior leadership role with accountability for operational and commercial performance * Strong financial and business management capability, including experience with planning and P&L oversight * The ability to lead, engage and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams * Experience leading through change and driving cultural or transformational initiatives * Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills * Veterinary/Healthcare experience is desirable *Multi Site experience is desirable How We’ll Support You At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting you in a senior executive leadership role. When you join us, you’ll benefit from: * Overall leadership of a practice / hospital with the autonomy to shape strategy, culture and performance * Senior-level influence across operations, client experience and business outcomes * Opportunities to lead large-scale change and drive long-term organisational impact * Ongoing learning and development to support executive and leadership growth * A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement What We Offer Our Team * 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays plus an extra days leave * Private medical insurance * Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy * Pension scheme * Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies) * Retail discounts and cashback offers * Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets We
| Role | Practice Director |
|---|---|
| Company | Ivcevidensia |
| Location | Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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