Practice Manager
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Occupation Type
Office managers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Are you an experienced leader with a passion for delivering exceptional client and patient care? Castle Vets, part of IVC Evidensia, has a rare opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Practice Manager to lead our friendly team in Reading.
This is a site-based, people-facing leadership role, perfect for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, supporting others to succeed, and making a real difference to both team and client experience.
This is a full time and/or part time role, flexible between the hours of 8am – 7pm.
Proud to Be Part of IVC Evidensia
At IVC Evidensia, we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we’re proud to champion long-term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.
The Role
Working closely with the CD, Head Nurse, Head Receptionist & Finance Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day to day running of the practice while enhancing both team and client experience. Your responsibilities include:
This is a site-based, people-facing leadership role, perfect for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, supporting others to succeed, and making a real difference to both team and client experience.
This is a full time and/or part time role, flexible between the hours of 8am – 7pm.
Proud to Be Part of IVC Evidensia
At IVC Evidensia, we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we’re proud to champion long-term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.
The Role
Working closely with the CD, Head Nurse, Head Receptionist & Finance Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day to day running of the practice while enhancing both team and client experience. Your responsibilities include:
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the practice
- Has proven management or leadership experience (veterinary or healthcare background desirable but not essential)
- Demonstrates strong commercial awareness and financial acumen
- Is an excellent communicator with the ability to motivate and engage teams
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Is organised, proactive, and solutions-focused
- Has a genuine passion for people development and client care
Castle Vets is a well-established, small animal hospital in the centre of Reading with a strong reputation for high clinical standards and compassionate care. We have a very experienced team, with six vets having over 10 years’ qualifications as well as our 12 supportive nurses.
We foster a collaborative, supportive culture with a strong emphasis on knowledge sharing, while also embracing fresh ideas and innovation.
You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance
Work Life Balance
- 6.6 weeks annual leave
- 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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Up to £45,000 DOE