Mearley Vets - Director of Practice

IVC Evidensia UK, Keynsham, South West

Discipline: Leadership

Up to X pa DOE

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Mearley Veterinary Group – Lancashire (Clitheroe/Accrington/Barrowford)

Full Time, Flexible

Up to £55,000 DOE

Mearley Vets part of inspiring vet care have a fantastic opportunity for a Director of Practice to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Director of Practice to take ownership of the strategic development and growth of the practice. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to shape its future direction, build on existing strengths, and drive continuous improvement across both clinical and operational areas.

This role offers the chance to nurture and develop the team, enhance client experience, and implement new ideas that will support the long-term success of the practice. It is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious leader who is keen to make their own mark, influence positive change, and leave a lasting legacy within a well-established practice

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.

Mearley Vets is a welcoming, community-focused practice with strong foundations and exciting opportunities ahead. The practice has a loyal client base, an experienced team, and real scope to expand services, strengthen client relationships, and continue developing overall performance.

We are proud of the supportive and collaborative environment we have created for both our colleagues and clients. This role offers the opportunity to lead from the front, inspire the team, and help shape the future direction of the practice.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As Director of Practice / Hospital Director, you will have overall responsibility for the operational, commercial and people performance of one or more practices or hospitals, working closely with clinical leadership to deliver outstanding patient and client care.

You’ll set and execute the strategic direction of the practice(s), 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

Working a 40 hour week across 5 days

Must be flexible to rotate hours between 9am and 7pm

Deliver management support across three sites

Key Responsibilities

Developing and delivering the annual business plan

Driving continuous improvement and change initiatives

Managing the full P&L of the practice

Meeting budgetary goals and driving sustainable business growth

Monitoring business performance and engaging the team in shared goals

Promoting a culture of learning, development, and performance improvement

Ensuring appropriate resource planning and team development

Championing excellence in client care and Supporting client engagement and retention strategies

Creating an engaging, supportive, and high-performance culture

Maintaining a safe, compliant, and positive working environment

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

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 inspiring vet care, 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

6.8 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.

IVC Evidensia UK

IVC Evidensia, The Chocolate Factory, Keynsham, BS31 2AU, United Kingdom

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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 Susan Todd from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

Lead Talent Partner

Susan Todd

susan.todd@ivcevidensia.com