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.
Blenheim Veterinary Centre is looking for a Director of Practice to join the team. In this role, you'll create and deliver the strategic direction of the practice, ensuring high standards across operations, client experience and business performance. This is an exciting opportunity to shape culture, drive results and support the continued success of a well-established practice.
We are a busy, well-established small animal practice supported by a strong and experienced team of 6 Veterinary Surgeons, 9 Registered Veterinary Nurses and 6 Receptionists. We enjoy a diverse and interesting caseload, alongside a rewarding partnership with Cats Protection. With a long-standing and loyal client base, we pride ourselves on delivering consistent, high-quality care while building lasting relationships with our clients and their pets.
Our practice is spacious, comfortable and well equipped, with ample parking for both clients and colleagues. Facilities include five consultation rooms, an in-house laboratory, operating theatre, separate kennels, cattery and isolation wards, together with digital x-ray, dental x-ray and ultrasound, allowing us to provide a high standard of care on site.
- Spacious, purpose-equipped practice with excellent on-site facilities
- Diverse small animal caseload and a long-standing, loyal client base
- Experienced multidisciplinary team of Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses and Client Care colleagues
- Established partnership with Cats Protection
- Located in the beautiful market town of Ashbourne, on the edge of the Peak District with excellent transport links to Derby, Nottingham, Sheffield, Manchester and Birmingham
As Director of Practice, you will have overall responsibility for the operational, commercial and people performance of the practice, working closely with clinical leadership to deliver outstanding patient and client care.
You’ll set and deliver the strategic direction of the practice, lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure high standards across operations, client experience and business performance. This role plays a key part in shaping culture, driving results and supporting sustainable growth.
Working Pattern
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operational management of the practice, reporting to the Area Director
- Oversee people management, financial performance and local marketing activity
- Drive sustainable growth through financial planning, forecasting and operational excellence
- Support and develop colleagues, creating a positive and high-performing culture
- Work closely with clinical leaders to deliver outstanding patient and client care
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 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
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting you in a senior leadership role. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- Overall leadership of a successful practice with the autonomy to shape strategy, culture and performance
- Senior-level influence across operations, client experience and business outcomes
- Opportunities to lead meaningful change and drive long-term organisational impact
- Ongoing learning and development to support your leadership growth
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement
- 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
- Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
- Retail discounts and cashback offers
- Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
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.
Up to £50,000 DOE
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