Practice Director

If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.Are you an inspiring operational leader ready to make an impact on a thriving, progressive veterinary group?Cromwell Vets are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Practice Director to lead and develop a multi site veterinary operation. This is a senior operational leadership role, suited to dynamic people and business leader who thrives in complex healthcare environments and can balance clinical excellence with commercial performance.Cromwell Vets is a thriving hospital-led group with five branch practices across Cambridgeshire. What sets this group apart is not just its scale, but the clinical density and expertise within it, where associates work alongside each other to elevate case standards in a genuinely collaborative environment.The ideal candidate may come from a veterinary, healthcare, or multi site operational background, and will bring strong people leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to deliver sustainable growth through engaged teams and high standards of care.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strong, visible leadership across multiple veterinary practices, fostering a high performance, values driven cultureDrive commercial performance, including P&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting, and delivery of financial targetsWork in close partnership with Clinical Directors / Lead Vets, ensuring clinical excellence and operational efficiency are alignedLead, develop, and retain senior site leaders, building robust succession plansTranslate central strategy into clear, actionable plans at practice levelEnsure compliance with clinical governance, regulatory, and operational standardsIdentify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement, growth, and innovation across the groupAbout YouA proven operator with multi site leadership experience (essential)Background in veterinary practice, healthcare, or a related regulated service environmentCommercially minded, confident managing complex P&L structuresStrong people leader with experience managing senior clinicians and operational leadersComfortable working in a matrix organisation, balancing local autonomy with central expectationsResilient, pragmatic, and outcomes focused, with a collaborative leadership styleDesirable (but not essential)Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with leadership experiencePrevious experience within corporate veterinary or healthcare groupsChange management or transformation experienceBenefits5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday LeaveCareer progression opportunitiesStaff discount schemesLife AssuranceEnhanced sickness payEnhanced equal family leaveE-car salary sacrifice schemeEmployer contribution pension schemeWellness program including:Employee assistance programEyecare voucher schemeFree annual Flu jabCycle to work schemeRecruitment referral reward schemeWhy Join Us?Opportunity to make a genuine impact across a diverse multi site operationAutonomy to lead, shape, and influence strategic and operational decisionsSupportive central infrastructure with strong clinical and operational governanceCompetitive salary, bonus, and benefits packageCromwell Vets are part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You'll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best - care for pets.We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.If you are interested in this opportunity, apply now or contact the team on for more information are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing - valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at