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<h2><strong>Director of Practice - Dragon Vets</strong><br><strong>Salary up to £60,000 DOE</strong><br><strong>Closing date: 2nd November Subject to change</strong></h2>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>We have a unique opportunity for a Director of Practice to lead our teams at Dragon Vets which is made up of our main hospital and 4 branches. You will work closely with the Lead Vet to shape the future of the practice. </p>
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<p>Located in the heart of Cheltenham, renowned for horse racing and a thriving bar and restaurant scene, Dragon Vets is an established practice and has invested in specialist equipment including CT, DR, rigid and flexible endoscopy, high-end Doppler ultrasonography and well-equipped operating facilities including laparoscopic kits and TPLO kits, and much more.</p>
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<p><strong>Practice Highlights</strong></p>
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<p>We have a team of 16 vets, including certificate holders with Advanced Practitioner status in Small Animal Surgery, Cardiology and Medicine, and value evidence-based medicine with regular clinical discussions and readily available colleague support. We're also classed as a mid-tier referral centre. </p>
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<p>We function as more than a first-opinion practice, often performing complex surgeries and treating intensive medical cases that may otherwise have been referred. Having been established for decades, we have a huge client base which comes with lots of variety in caseload.</p>
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<p>We have a dedicated, separate out-of-hours team – Vets Now – based within the same building, enabling 24-hour care. Our nursing team is made up of 17 RVNs and 4 SVNs in various stages of their training. </p>
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<h2>How You’ll Make a Difference</h2>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p><strong>Working Pattern</strong></p>
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<div>* Working 40 hours per week</div>
<div>* Across Monday - Friday</div>
<div>* Travel across all sites required</div>
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<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>
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<div>* Lead the operational, commercial, and financial performance of the veterinary practice(s), working in partnership with the Leaders to achieve business and clinical objectives.</div>
<div>* Drive business growth through strategic planning, continuous improvement initiatives, and effective management of practice performance and budgets.</div>
<div>* Build, engage, and develop a high-performing team culture by providing leadership, coaching, and effective resource management.</div>
<div>* Ensure the del