Director Of Practice - Seafield Vets

Director of Practice – Seafield Vet Group   Salary up to £60,000 DOE   Closing Date: 31st October 2026   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.   We have a unique opportunity for a Director of Practice to lead our teams at Seafield Vet Group which is made up of 3 branches, Keith, Banff and Buckie.   Seafield Vet Group has 3 branches (Keith, Banff and Buckie) each with a comprehensive range of diagnostic and surgical tools including a full IDEXX lab suite and a new and updated ultrasound allow our team to work up cases in house to a high standard. Our Banff and Buckie branches both see a small animal caseload, whereas our main site at Keith is a mixed practice covering small animal, farm and equine.     How You’ll Make a Difference   As Director of Practice, you will have overall responsibility for the operational, commercial and people performance of multiple practices, working closely with clinical leadership to deliver outstanding patient and client care.   You’ll set and execute the strategic direction of the practices, lead multidisciplinary teams, and ensure the delivery of high standards across operations, client experience and business performance. This role plays a critical part in shaping culture, driving results and supporting sustainable growth.   Working Pattern   * Working 40 hours per week * Across Monday - Friday * Travel across all sites required   Key Responsibilities   * Lead the operational, commercial, and financial performance of the veterinary practice, working in partnership with the Leader to achieve business and clinical objectives. * Drive business growth through strategic planning, continuous improvement initiatives, and effective management of practice performance and budgets. * Build, engage, and develop a high-performing team culture by providing leadership, coaching, and effective resource management. * Ensure the delivery of exceptional clinical standards, regulatory compliance, and outstanding client and patient care across all locations. * Champion a safe, compliant, and collaborative working environment while supporting the implementation of company goals and best practices.     You Might Be a Great Fit If...   You are a senior operational leader with strong commercial acumen and a people-centred leadership approach. You’ll bring:   * Proven experience in a senior leadership role with accountability for operational and commercial performance * Strong financial and business management capability, including experience with planning and P&L oversight * The ability to lead, engage and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams * Experience leading through change and driving cultural or transformational initiatives * Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills * Multi-Site experience is desirable     How We’ll Support You   At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting you in a senior executive leadership role. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:   * Overall leadership of a practice / hospital with the autonomy to shape strategy, culture and performance * Senior-level influence across operations, client experience and business outcomes * Opportunities to lead large-scale change and drive long-term organisational impact * Ongoing learning and development to support executive and leadership 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 plus an extra day’s leave * 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.