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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 - 5 days over 7
Proven leadership experience with accountability for clinical, operational, and commercial performance
Strong financial and operational understanding, including experience with business planning and P&L management
The ability to lead, develop, and inspire multidisciplinary teams through change and growth
Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
Overall leadership of one or more practices or hospitals, with the autonomy to shape strategy and culture
Senior-level influence across clinical standards, operations, and commercial performance
Opportunities to lead large-scale change and drive long-term organisational impact
Funded learning and development, including access to inspiring vet care Academy training centres and senior leadership programmes
Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into wider executive or group leadership roles
6.8 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
Private medical insurance
Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
Pension scheme
Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
Retail discounts and cashback offers
Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
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.Apply
Practice Director
Fyrnwy Equine Group, Baschurch, Shrewsbury, West Midlands
Discipline: Leadership
Full Time
Up to X pa DOE
Salary up to £65,000 DOE
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.
Fyrnwy Equine Hospital is a well-established 18 vet practice with a Tier 3 equine hospital and ambulatory branch, covering Shropshire, Cheshire and North Wales. The practice consists of European boarded specialists in surgery and medicine, as well as 2 equine nurses, 1 student vet nurse and 11 support staff members. As a practice we manage a mix of National Hunt Thoroughbred studs and Sports horse clients as well as some individual breeders.
Fyrnwy Equine Hospital is a well-established 18 vet practice with a Tier 3 equine hospital and ambulatory branch, covering Shropshire, Cheshire and North Wales. The practice consists of European boarded specialists in surgery and medicine, as well as 2 equine nurses, 1 student vet nurse and 11 support staff members. As a practice we manage a mix of National Hunt Thoroughbred studs and Sports horse clients as well as some individual breeders.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As Director of Practice and Clinical Services, you will have overall accountability for the performance, strategy, and culture of one or more veterinary practices or hospitals, balancing clinical excellence with strong operational and commercial outcomes.
You’ll lead both clinical and non-clinical teams, set the strategic direction of the practice(s), and ensure the delivery of outstanding patient and client care alongside sustainable business performance. Working closely with regional and group leadership, you’ll drive continuous improvement across clinical standards, people development, financial performance, and ways of working.
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 - 5 days over 7
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
You are a highly experienced veterinary leader with strong clinical credibility and proven operational and strategic leadership capability. You’ll bring:
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting you in a senior leadership role. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
What We Offer Our Team
Private medical insurance
Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
Retail discounts and cashback offers
Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
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.
Fyrnwy Equine Group, Baschurch
Whitmore Lane, Baschurch, Shrewsbury, SY4 2EY, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Equine
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 Jim Dixon from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.