Practice Manager - No weekend working!

Vets for Pets; Leyland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed-term contract (18 months)

No weekend work (32 hours per week)

Career development opportunities

Pension scheme

Staff discount at Pets at Home and Vet

Job summary

Leyland Vets4Pets is seeking an experienced Practice Manager to lead the team and drive day-to-day operations on a fixed-term basis (18 months). You will work closely with clinical and support staff to ensure excellent client and patient care while boosting the practice's commercial performance.

The role requires strong people management, communication and organisational skills, with a focus on providing outstanding customer service and a positive working environment.

Qualifications

• Has proven track record of leading and developing successful teams.
• Experience in managing performance and driving results.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong focus on customer service and team engagement.

Responsibilities

• Leading, inspiring and developing the practice team
• Managing day-to-day operational activities
• Monitoring practice performance and identifying opportunities for growth
• Supporting colleague engagement, wellbeing and development
• Delivering excellent customer service standards
• Managing rotas, resource planning and operational efficiency
• Ensuring compliance with all company policies and clinical standards

Skills

People management

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Customer service

Job description

Practice Manager - Leyland Vets4Pets

Leyland Vets4Pets is looking for an experienced and motivated Practice Manager to lead our friendly and dedicated team on a fixed term basis (18 months)

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong people manager with a passion for delivering exceptional client and patient care while driving the commercial success of the practice. Working closely with the clinical and support teams, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the practice and creating a positive working environment for the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading, inspiring and developing the practice team
• Managing day-to-day operational activities
• Monitoring practice performance and identifying opportunities for growth
• Supporting colleague engagement, wellbeing and development
• Delivering excellent customer service standards
• Managing rotas, resource planning and operational efficiency
• Ensuring compliance with all company policies and clinical standards

About You

• Has a proven track record of leading and developing successful teams
• Is confident managing performance and driving resultsPossesses excellent communication and organisational skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Has a strong focus on customer service and team engagement
• Experience within a veterinary, healthcare or retail environment would be advantageous, although not essential

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000, depending on experience
• Fixed Term contract working 32-hours per weekNo weekend working
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development
• 20% colleague discount at Pets at Home, Vets for Pets, and The Groom Room, as well as access to additional discounts and cashback offers.
• In-house career development opportunities
• Fantastic pension scheme and holiday allowance.

Location

PR25 3EJ

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!