Practice Manager

Oakmount Veterinary Centre; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Retail discounts

Enhanced family leave

Reduced-cost veterinary care

Job summary

Oakmount Vets and Kingsway Veterinary Hospital in two-site operation across Burnley and Skipton seeks a proactive Practice Manager to oversee non-clinical operations and people management. The role is full-time (40 hours) across two sites with leadership support from the Director and wider management team.

You will drive efficient day-to-day operations, manage rotas and recruitment, and ensure an excellent client journey while upholding regulatory standards and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a management role, ideally within healthcare, veterinary, or service-led environments.
• Strong people management skills, including performance management and team development.
• Good operational and organisational capability, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop the non-clinical team, creating a positive and collaborative culture
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows
• Deliver an excellent client journey from first contact through to follow-up care
• Manage rotas, recruitment, onboarding, and team development
• Support financial processes including invoicing, payroll, and stock control
• Monitor performance and support practice growth and improvements
• Ensure compliance with RCVS standards, health & safety, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain facilities, equipment, and stock levels
• Handle client feedback and resolve issues professionally
• Support marketing and community engagement initiatives

Skills

People management

Operations management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Dual Site Practice Manager - Oakmount Vets and Kingsway Veterinary Hospital

Salary up to £45,000 DOE

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 an exciting opportunity for a people-focused and motivated Practice Manager to join us in a brand-new role working across two IVC brands, Oakmount Vets and Kingsway Veterinary Hospital. You will work closely with the Director of Practice and be supported by a wider management team. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with people and is quick to learn.

More About Us:

• Oakmount Vets, Burnley has been providing exceptional veterinary care to the community for over 60 years. A busy, small animal practice it is well equipped with 5 consulting rooms, 2 theatres, digital and dental radiography, in house Lab and offers orthopaedic and laparoscopic surgeries and ultrasonography. Burnley is a wonderful place to live and work and is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere with great transport links to many major cities including Manchester and Liverpool.
• Kingsway Veterinary Hospital has been providing exceptional veterinary care for more than 80 years, successfully combining a traditional ethos of compassionate care with progressive, modern medicine. The hospital is equipped with an extensive range of modern facilities, including: In house laboratory, Digital and dental radiography, ECG, Rigid and flexible endoscopy, Laparoscopic kit, State-of-the-art ultrasound equipment, 24-hour on-site nursing care. Located in the beautiful market town of Skipton, consistently voted one of the happiest places to live in the UK, you'll enjoy fantastic cafés, restaurants, excellent schools and a welcoming community, all on the doorstep of the stunning Yorkshire Dales. Whether you enjoy walking, cycling, climbing or simply exploring the countryside, Skipton offers an outstanding quality of life.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As Practice Manager, you will lead the non-clinical operations of the practice, working closely with clinical leadership to ensure efficient day-to-day running, strong team performance, and an outstanding client experience. You’ll be responsible for operational delivery, people management, and compliance, while supporting the practice to achieve its performance, quality, and service objectives. This role plays a key part in creating a positive culture and enabling clinical teams to deliver excellent care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, support, and develop the non-clinical team, creating a positive and collaborative culture
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows
• Deliver an excellent client journey from first contact through to follow-up care
• Manage rotas, recruitment, onboarding, and team development
• Support financial processes including invoicing, payroll, and stock control
• Monitor performance and support practice growth and improvements
• Ensure compliance with RCVS standards, health & safety, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain facilities, equipment, and stock levels
• Handle client feedback and resolve issues professionally
• Support marketing and community engagement initiatives

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are an experienced people and operations manager with strong leadership capability. You’ll bring:

• Proven experience in a management role, ideally within healthcare, veterinary, or service-led environments
• Strong people management skills, including performance management and team development
• Good operational and organisational capability, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience handling complaints, change, and complex situations with confidence
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

How We’ll Support You

• A key leadership role with responsibility for operational performance and team culture
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into senior practice or regional leadership roles
• Ongoing learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy to support leadership and professional 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 additional 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’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 £45,000 pa DOE