Job Description

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.

Role:

Practice Director - Primary Care

Location:

Wicstun & Norwood Veterinary Group, Yorkshire

Salary:

Up to 75,000 (DoE)

Working hours:

Full time, 40 hours per week



Are you an inspiring operational leader ready to make an impact on a thriving, progressive veterinary group? Wicstun & Norwood, our seven-site veterinary practice, with our central, state of the art RCVS Hospital is growing, powered by a passionate and engaged team. We have loyal clients who trust us with their pets' care and we strive to provide an outstanding experience for our clients, their pets and our own team.


We are looking for a dynamic people and business leader to unify our clinics, elevate communication and leadership across the group and continue to enhance every aspect of the experience for our clients, pets and associates.

Roles and Responsibilities

As Practice Director, you will:

Lead the operational and financial performance of your practice, holding full P&L accountability. Drive change and performance through a people and customer centric lens. Drive excellence in patient and client care, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and wellbeing. Provide strategic leadership, guiding your Senior Leadership Team (Clinical Directors, Group/Clinical Nursing Managers & Practice Managers). Oversee and hold accountability for all key business areas including leadership, HR, operations, health & safety, client care, and marketing. Collaborate with central partners (Finance, HR, Marketing, Medical, Operations) to deliver practice strategy and performance. Inspire, coach, and develop teams to achieve their full potential.

About You

Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of developing and empowering teams. Demonstrable experience in operation or general management, ideally across multiple sites. A strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into clear, actionable plans. Strong commercial acumen, including budget management and KPIs. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with ability to engage with associates at all levels. A commitment to clinical quality and client experience.

Desirable

:

Experience in Veterinary/Healthcare setting. Formal management or leadership qualification. Understanding of RCVS accreditation and other governance and compliance relevant to the sector.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave Career progression opportunities Staff discount schemes Life Assurance Enhanced sickness pay Enhanced equal family leave E-car salary sacrifice scheme Employer contribution pension scheme Wellness program including: Employee assistance program Eyecare voucher scheme Free annual Flu jab Cycle to work scheme Recruitment referral reward scheme

Why Join Us?

Be part of a values-driven group backed by the Mars Veterinary Health family. Work with passionate, like-minded professionals across a growing network. Competitive salary and benefits package. Ongoing investment in your professional and personal development. The opportunity to shape a practice and make a real difference -- for pets, clients, and colleagues.

Wistun & Norwood 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 would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss it further, please get in touch with Camilla in the recruitment team at camilla.saccucci@linnaeusgroup.co.uk


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We 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 careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk