Multi-Site Veterinary Practice Director

Ivcevidensia; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks holiday

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Green Car schemes

Retail discounts

Reduced-cost veterinary care

Job summary

Dragon Vets in Cheltenham is seeking a Director of Practice to lead our main hospital and four branches. You will shape strategy with clinical leaders, drive operational excellence, and oversee commercial performance across multiple sites.

The role requires a senior, people-centered leader with strong financial acumen, capable of guiding culture, transforming operations, and delivering outstanding patient and client care within a growing network.

Qualifications

• Senior operational leader with accountability for operational and commercial performance.
• Strong financial and business management capability, including planning and P&L oversight.
• Ability to lead, engage and develop multidisciplinary teams and drive cultural or transformational initiatives.

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.

Skills

Senior leadership

P&L oversight

Change management

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Job description

Dragon Vets in Cheltenham is seeking a Director of Practice to lead our main hospital and four branches. You will shape strategy with clinical leaders, drive operational excellence, and oversee commercial performance across multiple sites.

The role requires a senior, people-centered leader with strong financial acumen, capable of guiding culture, transforming operations, and delivering outstanding patient and client care within a growing network.