Veterinary Practice?Manager

If you are then a fantastic opportunity awaits you here at Severn Edge Veterinary Group as a Practice Manager for our 3 sites!

Location: Donnington, Madeley and Broseley practices

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday


About Severn Edge Veterinary Group:

Our practices are in Donnington, Madeley, Broseley and Much Wenlock. We are part of Severn Edge Veterinary group which includes our Out-of-hours Hospital in Bridgnorth.


There are all the facilities of a modern practice covering those sites: laparoscopic kit, digital and dental x-ray, operation suites, cat-friendly cattery and kennels, pulse ox, capnography, ECG, blood pressure monitor, ultrasound, in-house biochemistry, electrolytes, haematology, microscope and dental machine.


About CVS:

CVS Group plc is one of the largest integrated veterinary services providers in the UK encompassing four main business areas; our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories, pet crematoria and e-commerce division.


Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, it's what is at the heart of our work, every day.


Take a look at our short film to recognise the remarkable work that our Vets, Nurses, Care Assistants and Receptionists do on the front line every day in the UK: CVS Ode to Veterinary Professionals


About the role:

The Practice Manager will report into the Senior Practice Director and will work in partnership with other key members of the Practice Management team to ensure we provide an outstanding and professional service to our clients and their patients for all 4 Severn Edge Sites collectively known as Hub 3.

Within this role, you will be involved in all aspects of managing a multi-site team, including:

  • Financial responsibility
  • Debt control
  • Client complaints
  • People management and premises management

What we're looking for in our Veterinary Practice Manager:

  • A clean UK Driving License as you will need to be able to travel between all three sites
  • Previous veterinary experience and a clinical qualification is preferred but not essential
  • Managerial or leadership experience would be advantageous
  • The ability to demonstrate excellent client care and communication skills
  • You should be resourceful with strong leadership and planning skills
  • Outstanding organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office

What we can offer you:

We know that benefits are key and that your personal benefits priorities will differ from others, so please see some of what we offer below:

  • Salary between £28,500 - £42,500 dependent on skills and experience
  • Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
  • Long Service Award – employees receive an extra day's annual leave for each year's service (up to a maximum of 5 days for 5 completed years)
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and products
  • A range of health benefits including private healthcare
  • Employee Assistance Programme and access to over 400 Mental Health First-Aiders
  • and more!

Or, if easier, you can find a full list by clicking here: CVS Employee Benefits- what we can offer you!

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