Director of Practice - Priory & Stefan Vets 
Salary up to £50,000 DOE
Relocation Allowance of up to £3,000
Closing date: 9th June 2026 Subject to change

We are looking for a motivated Director of Practice to take on a dynamic multi-site leadership role across our Priory and Stefan veterinary clinics in Crymych, Cardigan, Aberaeron, and Lampeter which are part of the IVC Evidensia group.

Working closely with an experienced Clinical Director and two Head Nurses, you will lead and support a dedicated team of 10 vets, 15 RVNs, and a valued support network, ensuring consistency and excellence across all four locations. This role offers the opportunity to shape clinical standards, drive operational performance, and build a strong, collaborative culture across the practices. This is a  fantastic opportunity for a confident leader ready to make a real impact in a thriving multi-site environment.

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. 

At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career. 

How You’ll Make a Difference 

As Director of Practice , you will have overall responsibility for the operational, commercial, and people performance of 4 of our sites, 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. 

Lead the creation and delivery of the annual business plan, driving sustainable growth while engaging the wider team to contribute ideas, provide feedback, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor, analyse, and communicate both practice and individual performance, actively sharing best practice and contributing to the overall success of the wider area.
Ensure outstanding clinical outcomes by maintaining full compliance with regulatory and governance requirements, while promoting and embedding high clinical standards across all sites.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement through regular development discussions, performance management, and ongoing team support.
Champion an exceptional client experience by driving client engagement, promoting service excellence, and ensuring high standards are delivered consistently in every interaction.
Build and maintain an engaged, high-performing team culture, ensuring appropriate resourcing, supporting staff development, and maintaining a safe, compliant working environment.
Take full accountability for the financial performance of the practice, including management of the P&L, delivering against budgets, and meeting all financial management requirements .
Role is full time 40 hours per week 

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: 

Proven experience in a senior leadership role with accountability for operational and commercial performance ideally within healthcare, veterinary, or service-led environments but not essential.
Strong financial and business management capability, including experience with planning and P&L oversight 
The ability to lead, engage, and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams 
Experience leading through change and driving cultural or transformational initiatives 
Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills 

How We’ll Support You 

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting you in a senior executive leadership role. When you join us, you’ll benefit from: 

Overall leadership of a practice or hospital with the autonomy to shape strategy, culture, and performance 
Senior-level influence across operations, client experience, and business outcomes 
Opportunities to lead large-scale change and drive long-term organisational impact 
Ongoing learning and development to support executive and leadership growth 
A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement 

What We Offer Our Team 

6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays 
Private medical insurance
Healthcare Cash Plan 
Cycle to Work scheme 
Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme 
Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you 
Discounted staff pet care  
Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers