We are seeking a Practice Manager for three veterinary practices in Oxfordshire. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience. You will lead non-clinical operations, team development, and commercial growth.
Requirements
Essential: Previous veterinary practice management experience.
Essential: Proven experience leading, developing, and motivating teams.
Essential: Strong people management and HR experience.
Essential: Customer service and client relationship management experience.
Desirable: Multi-site management experience and commercial initiative implementation.
Skills & Responsibilities
Leadership: Lead day-to-day operational management and foster a high-performing culture across three veterinary sites.
HR Management: Manage non-clinical people matters, recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
Client Relations: Ensure an exceptional client journey and handle feedback and complaints professionally.
Commercial Performance: Analyse business performance, identify operational efficiencies, and drive practice growth.
Potential transition routes: People from retail management or practice management in related sectors may bring strong operational skills, alongside meeting veterinary management requirements.
Job description
Practice Manager (Multi-Site) - Oxfordshire
Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience Hours: Full Time
Are you an experienced Practice Manager looking for your next challenge?
We're looking for a confident and capable Practice Manager to support three well-established and highly reputable veterinary practices across Oxfordshire. Working alongside experienced Practice Owners and the Clinical Director, you'll play a pivotal role in creating the structure, culture, and operational excellence that enables our clinical teams to deliver outstanding patient and client care.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strong people leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys balancing team development, operational management, client experience, and commercial performance.
With approximately 20 colleagues across our three sites, you'll be instrumental in fostering a positive and accountable culture while ensuring the practices continue to grow and evolve.
About the Role
As Practice Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of all three practices, providing leadership and support to non-clinical aspects of the business. Your focus will be on creating an environment where colleagues feel supported, engaged, and accountable, allowing our clinical teams to focus on providing the highest standards of veterinary care.
You'll work closely with the Practice Owners and Clinical Director to ensure consistency across all sites, identify opportunities for growth and efficiency, and help shape the future direction of the business.
What You'll Do
Lead the day-to-day operational management of three veterinary practices
Create and foster a positive, high-performing culture built on shared responsibility and accountability
Manage all non-clinical people matters, including HR processes, performance management, absence management, recruitment, onboarding and colleague development
Support, coach and develop colleagues to help them reach their full potential
Address and manage conduct or performance concerns promptly and professionally
Ensure an exceptional client journey remains at the heart of everything we do
Monitor service standards and proactively identify opportunities for improvement
Work closely with the Clinical Director and Practice Owners to implement business objectives and strategic initiatives
Identify operational efficiencies and implement processes that improve practice performance
Drive practice growth through local initiatives, client engagement and commercial opportunities
Analyse business performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and sustainability
Handle client feedback and complaints professionally and effectively
Maintain strong communication across all three sites to ensure consistency and collaboration
About You
We're looking for an experienced and confident leader who can build strong relationships, inspire teams, and drive positive change.
You will be an excellent communicator with strong organisational skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service.
Previous veterinary practice management experience is essential, with the confidence and credibility to support colleagues, challenge behaviours when required, and drive high standards across multiple locations.
Experience
Essential
Previous veterinary practice management experience
Proven experience leading, developing and motivating teams
Strong people management and HR experience
Experience managing operational performance and implementing improvements
Customer service and client relationship management experience
Desirable
Multi-site management experience
Experience analysing business performance and implementing commercial initiatives
Skills & Knowledge
Strong leadership and people management skills
Ability to build positive working relationships across multiple teams
Commercial awareness with the ability to identify growth opportunities
Experience analysing business performance and implementing improvements
Effective coaching and mentoring skills
Confident handling performance management and difficult conversations
Excellent planning, organisation and prioritisation skills
Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
Ability to manage multiple priorities across different locations
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Personal Attributes
Passionate about creating positive workplace cultures
Professional, resilient and approachable
Confident and decisive leader
Highly organised and able to work independently
Commercially minded with a proactive approach
Strong emotional intelligence and people skills
Collaborative and supportive team player
Committed to delivering excellent client experiences
Takes ownership and accountability for outcomes
Adaptable and comfortable working across multiple sites
What We Offer
In return, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside highly experienced Practice Owners and an established clinical leadership team within three successful and respected veterinary practices. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of the business while making a genuine difference to both colleagues and clients.
We also offer:
Competitive salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience
20% colleague discount at Pets at Home, Vets for Pets and The Groom Room
Access to additional colleague discounts and cashback schemes
Pension scheme
Holiday allowance
Training and development opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to influence and drive the future growth of the practices
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced veterinary Practice Manager who enjoys working with people, driving performance, and creating environments where teams can thrive. If you're ready to make an impact across multiple practices and help shape the next stage of our growth, we'd love to hear from you.