Practice Manager - Leonard Brothers Nantwich
Salary up to £35,000 DOE
Leonard Brothers Vets Nantwich, part of inspiring vet care are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Practice Manager to join our thriving small animal practice. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the day-to-day running of a well-established clinic, working alongside an experienced Practice Director and Clinical Director to support both our team and clients.
If you are an experienced people manager looking for your next challenge in a busy, friendly veterinary practice this is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a real impact within a successful and growing practice. If you're passionate about people, enjoy creating efficient systems, and want to help lead a dedicated veterinary team, we'd love to hear from you
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.
Our modern practice is equipped with fantastic facilities and we have a brilliant team. We are a training practice providing our clinical staff with ample support to ease into the team and gain experience. We have 13 vets across our 3 branches including 2 Clinical Directors and an experienced nursing and support team along with an extremely approachable Director of Practice. Our focus is to provide exceptional care to our clients and to encourage our team to grow in their roles. Our local area has good connections to the A41, A49, Chester, Shrewsbury and Crewe, as well as local train stations.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As Practice Manager, 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.
Day-to-day operational management of the practice
Leadership, development and support of the practice team
HR administration and people management
Financial administration, reporting and budgeting support
Client communication and customer service excellence
Practice administration and compliance
Supporting business performance and continuous improvement initiatives
Working hours, 40 hours per week across 5 days Monday - Friday. No weekends or out of hours
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
You are an experienced people and operations manager with strong leadership capability. You’ll bring:
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
Strong administrative and financial management abilities
A proactive, positive and solutions-focused approach
Veterinary industry experience is highly desirable, although candidates with transferable management experience from other sectors will also be considered
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting you in a senior operational leadership role. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
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 via the IVC Evidensia Academy to support leadership and professional 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.