Veterinary Area Manager

Dnavetcare; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent veterinary group is seeking a dedicated Area Manager to lead their surgeries in South-East London. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the care of pets and support a passionate team. With a focus on clinical excellence and customer service, the ideal candidate will bring management experience and a strong work ethic. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will be valued, and enjoy career progression opportunities in a supportive setting. If you are ready to make a difference in pet care and thrive in a fast-paced role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing veterinary support teams is essential.
• Strong customer service skills and a passion for pet care are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the efficient running of veterinary surgeries.
• Support and motivate veterinary teams to provide excellent care.

Skills

Management Experience

Customer Service

Veterinary Knowledge

Team Motivation

Problem Solving

Education

Veterinary Background

Experience as Area or Practice Manager

Job description

About The Role

Are you a dedicated, quick thinking, highly organised and fast paced kind of individual? Due to growth across our clinics, we are now recruiting for an additional Area Manager to take accountability for the continued excellent care of pets, strive to support our immense teams and help grow our first class surgeries in South-East London.

Our independent surgery teams, incorporating certificate holding vets, high calibre RVN's and customer service ambassadors are in need of an Area Manager to marshal the efficient running of the surgeries, ensuring the pets we treat receive the very best care.

You will have management experience in getting the best from veterinary support teams, be open to new ideas and guidance, as well as introducing your own effective fixes to enhance the smooth running of our surgeries.

There is onsite support of a team of highly experienced industry Directors to ensure your days are full of achievement and progression. This position requires a strong work ethic and to support the care of pets, the hours are varied, which is reflected in the salary, career progression opportunities and the reward we give our teams.

Ideally you will have come from a veterinary background in a similar position however, we will consider experienced former Area or Practice Managers with a desire to achieve high. We are an independent and growing group of passionate veterinary professionals, respecting each other and the pets we treat.

A big nod to customer service approach and the motivation of your support team gives you a distinct advantage in applying for this prestigious position. This is a Full-Time position, and requires you to be on site 5 days a week.

About Us

Are You Ready to Be Part of Something Extraordinary?

At DNA Vetcare, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers with heart, purpose, and endless possibilities. As an independent, award-winning veterinary group, we are redefining pet care across the UK. Our ethos is simple yet powerful: Caring, Professional, Service.

Our mission? To provide the highest standards of veterinary care while nurturing and empowering our teams. Whether your passion lies in clinical excellence, leadership, or personal growth, we create opportunities tailored to your ambitions.

We are expanding our exceptional team—and we’re looking for the best. If you thrive in a dynamic, well-equipped, and incredibly supportive environment, where no two days are the same and the caseload is as diverse as your interests, then this is the place for you. Whether your expertise lies in soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, internal medicine, ultrasound, ophthalmology, critical care, dermatology, exotics, or customer service, we actively encourage further qualifications and provide the challenging caseloads to support your growth.

Founded in 2006, our surgeries remain proudly independent, and are still led by our two founders who are experienced and passionate veterinary surgeons with years of hands-on expertise. We understand what it takes to create a fulfilling, rewarding, and inspiring career in veterinary medicine.

If you are passionate about pets and progression, your journey starts here. Take the next step and join a team that truly invests in you.