Practice Director
Dragon Vets - Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, South West
Discipline: Leadership
Full Time
Up to £60,000 pa DOE
Director of Practice - Dragon Vets
Salary up to £60,000 DOE
Closing date: 2nd November Subject to change
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 a unique opportunity for a Director of Practice to lead our teams at Dragon Vets which is made up of our main hospital and 4 satellite branches. You will work closely with the Practice Manager & Lead Vet to share the future of the practice.
Located in the heart of Cheltenham, renowned for horse racing and a thriving bar and restaurant scene, Dragon Vets is an established practice and has invested in specialist equipment including CT, DR, rigid and flexible endoscopy, high-end Doppler ultrasonography and well-equipped operating facilities including laparoscopic kits and TPLO kits, and much more.
Practice Highlights
We have a team of 16 vets, including certificate holders with Advanced Practitioner status in Small Animal Surgery, Cardiology and Medicine, and value evidence-based medicine with regular clinical discussions and readily available colleague support.
We function as more than a first-opinion practice, often performing complex surgeries and treating intensive medical cases that may otherwise have been referred. Having been established for decades, we have a huge client base which comes with lots of variety in caseload.
We have a dedicated, separate out-of-hours team – Vets Now – based within the same building, enabling 24-hour care. Our nursing team is made up of 17 RVNs and 4 SVNs in various stages of their training.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As Director of Practice , you will have overall responsibility for the operational, commercial and people performance of multiple practices, working closely with clinical leadership to deliver outstanding patient and client care.
You’ll set and execute the strategic direction of the practices, lead multidisciplinary teams, and ensure the delivery of high standards across operations, client experience and business performance. This role plays a critical part in shaping culture, driving results and supporting sustainable growth.
Working Pattern
Key Responsibilities
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
You are a senior operational leader with strong commercial acumen and a people-centred leadership approach. You’ll bring:
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting you in a senior executive leadership role. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
What We Offer Our Team
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.
Dragon Vets - Charlton Kings
17 Lyefield Road West, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8EZ, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Rabbit Friendly
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Marcus Alphonso from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.