Practice Manager - Leonard Brothers Vets

Leonard Brothers Veterinary Centre; Basingstoke and Deane; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Whitchurch is seeking a Practice Manager to oversee operations across three sites. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, ideally with prior experience in the veterinary or healthcare sector. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to £36,000 DOE and supports a healthy work-life balance with flexible working hours and generous employee benefits.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Discounted gym membership

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in a busy environment.
• Previous experience within the veterinary or healthcare sector is advantageous.
• Strong leadership and people-focused skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across all sites.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of staff.
• Manage budgets and financial performance across the practice.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

Team management

Job description

Practice Manager

Leonard Brothers Vets, Whitchurch

Up to £36,000 DOE

Full or part-time, 40 hours per week

Join a team where your leadership truly matters

With three well-equipped sites, Leonard Brothers Vets offers excellent facilities supported by a passionate, dedicated team. Our practice is home to 14 vets and an experienced nursing and support team, all united by a shared mission: to deliver outstanding care to our clients while fostering professional growth within our people.

We are now seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Practice Manager to help lead Leonard Brothers into the next exciting phase of its journey. This role will be primarily based at our Whitchurch branch, with travel between all three sites.

Role Details

• Overseeing daily operations across all three sites, ensuring efficiency and consistency
• Leading, motivating and supporting clinical and administrative teams to deliver exceptional care
• Working closely with the Practice Director on business planning, growth and strategic development
• Managing budgets, financial performance and resource allocation across the practice
• Implementing and maintaining policies, procedures and regulatory compliance
• Acting as a first point of contact for staff and clients on operational matters
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, training and development of team members
• Promoting a positive, collaborative and supportive culture across all sites

Fix or Flex - Find Your Perfect Balance

We’re committed to helping our people achieve a healthy work-life balance. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, typically across five days, with flexibility where possible and some travel between sites. There are no out-of-hours requirements, and part-time applications are also welcomed.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an organised, people-focused individual with strong leadership skills and experience managing teams in a busy environment. Previous experience within the veterinary or healthcare sector would be advantageous but not essential.

Because Our People Matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises, and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary of up to £36,000 DOE, you will benefit from:

Work Life Balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives, including discounted gym membership

Development

• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia
• Leadership and management development support

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway with discounts and cashback
• Pension - 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Closing date for this role is Wednesday 29th October.