Practice Director

Donnington Grove - Newbury

Oxford Road, Newbury, RG14 2JB, United Kingdom

How You'll Make a Difference

As Director of Practice, you will have overall accountability for the performance, strategy and culture of the Donnington Grove Veterinary Group, balancing clinical excellence with strong operational and commercial outcomes.

You'll lead both clinical and non-clinical teams, set the strategic direction of the group, and ensure the delivery of outstanding patient and client care alongside sustainable business performance. Working closely with the Directors of the Equine departments, the Small Animal Director of Practice and Clinical Services and the Head of Laboratory Services, you'll drive continuous improvement across clinical standards, people development, financial performance and ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

• Full accountability for operational and financial performance across all sites and service lines
• Leadership of Small Animal, Equine and Laboratory services, ensuring alignment and integration
• Driving clinical standards and service delivery in partnership with senior clinical leadership
• Supporting the laboratory with its continued growth and contribution to the wider business
• Leading a robust people strategy, including recruitment, retention, engagement and performance management
• Embedding a strong HR framework, ensuring best practice across employee relations, wellbeing and organisational development
• Ensuring compliance with RCVS standards and regulatory requirements
• Supporting and delivering business growth, efficiency and change initiatives
• Fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture across all teams

You Might Be a Great Fit If

• Proven leadership experience with accountability for clinical, operational, and commercial performance
• Strong financial and operational understanding, including experience with business planning and P&L management
• The ability to lead, develop, and inspire multidisciplinary teams through change and growth
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills

How We'll Support You

• Overall leadership of one or more practices or hospitals, with the autonomy to shape strategy and culture
• Senior-level influence across clinical standards, operations, and commercial performance
• Opportunities to lead large-scale change and drive long-term organisational impact
• Funded learning and development, including access to inspiring vet care Academy training centres and senior leadership programmes
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into wider executive or group leadership roles

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
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
  Retail discounts and cashback offers
  Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

EEO Statement

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.