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Full time
40 hours per week
Monda-Friday
No weekends or bank holidays
Proven experience in a management role, ideally within healthcare, veterinary, or service-led environments
Strong people management skills, including performance management and team development
Good operational and organisational capability, with the ability to manage competing priorities
Experience handling complaints, change, and complex situations with confidence
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
A key leadership role with responsibility for operational performance and team culture
Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into senior practice or regional leadership roles
Ongoing learning and development to support leadership and professional growth
A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
6.6 weeks annual leave
Additional time off for your birthday
Increasing annual leave based on length of service
Private medical insurance
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
Cycle to work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Non-accidental injury support
CPD Allowance
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Access to Vetlexicon - our encyclopaedia provider
Infection prevention and control programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Discretionary performance-based bonus scheme
Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
Pension scheme
Discounted staff pet care
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Practice Director
New Malden Vets, Kingston upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames, London
Discipline: Leadership
Full Time, Flexible
Up to £45,000 DOE
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Practice Director to join our friendly and supportive team at New Malden Vets. Working alongside two experienced Clinical Directors, you will play a key role in the day-to-day leadership and operational management of the practice, supporting a dedicated team of vets, nurses and clinical support staff to deliver exceptional patient and client care.
Located just a 10-minute walk from the train station, New Malden Vets offers excellent transport links alongside a welcoming team culture and a varied, rewarding role within a well-established practice
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 Practice Director, you will lead the non-clinical operations of the practice, working closely with clinical leadership to ensure efficient day-to-day running, strong team performance, and an outstanding client experience.
You’ll be responsible for operational delivery, people management, and compliance, while supporting the practice to achieve its performance, quality, and service objectives. This role plays a key part in creating a positive culture and enabling clinical teams to deliver excellent care.
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
You are an experienced people and operations manager with strong leadership capability. You’ll bring:
How We’ll Support You
At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting you in a senior operational leadership role. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
What We Offer Our Team
Work Life Balance
Wellbeing
Development
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Apply today and help us continue caring for our community.
Closing date - 29/05/2026
New Malden Vets, Kingston upon Thames
14 Burlington Road, New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, KT3 4NY, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Exotic 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 Michael Middleton from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.