Shield Veterinary Centre is seeking a dedicated Practice Manager to join our friendly and dynamic first opinion small animal practice in Southampton, Hampshire.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with our Clinical Director in leading a committed team. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the practice and enhancing our client experience. This is a part time position of 30 hours of work per week, ideally working 3 1/2 days, however a 4-day week can also be considered and the days can be tailored.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include:
Payroll Dayforce scheduling Building management General knowledge of P&Ls and debt management - while P&L and debt management are already well-managed, your support in these areas may be required, though you will not be heading them. Ensuring health and safety compliance with team support. Line management duties (this is negotiable, however you will be expected to support in meetings).
About Shield Veterinary Centre
Shield Veterinary Centre is a 2 branch practice situated between Portsmouth and Southampton. This position will be mainly based at our Bishops Waltham branch. We feel we are very lucky with our location as we are both close to the coast and the New Forest, but also have easy access on the train to London.
Join Our Supportive Team
You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team of 22 dedicated staff members. At Shield Veterinary Centre, we pride ourselves on a practice culture built on mutual support, respect, and encouragement. This collaborative environment ensures we consistently deliver gold-standard care to our patients, all while fostering a close-knit, family-like atmosphere within the team.
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work-Life Balance
6.6 Weeks annual leave Additional leave for your birthday
Wellbeing
Private Medical InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helplineEnhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payInitiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia providerInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement Programme
Colleague Benefits
Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteriaVoluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit youAccess to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailersDiscounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice