Permanent Veterinary Practice Manager – Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire

• Do you have good experience as a veterinary practice manager?
• Are you looking to join an independent small animal practice in Hertfordshire?
• Do you want to be part of an experienced and supportive team?

We have an opportunity for a Permanent Veterinary Practice Manager to join an Independent first opinion small animal practice that is soon to open in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.
The practice manager will play a crucial role in decision making, overseeing the running of the practice, lead by example to support your other team members.
The position is full time working 5 days per week with shifts of 8 or 10 hours from 8:30am to 6:30pm. There is some flexibility required with the working hours.

Key duties:

• Promote a client-centered environment
• Handling client issues and maintaining client relationships
• Staff Management: Hiring, training, and overseeing support staff, including scheduling and performance reviews
• Finance and Accounting: Prepare financial statements and budgets, and manage debts and payroll
• Marketing responsibilities including the initiating of programmes and promotions and managing public relations
• Overseeing the management of practice facilities including operations of hospital software and facilities
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and RCVS standards

About them:

• Independent practice who has opened another site in a different county which is now thriving, growing and most importantly have a very happy team!
• Brand-new purpose-built state of the art air-conditioned practice fully equipped
• Offers modern veterinary services, diagnostics, and facilities to small animals
• Can provide ongoing training and development where required

About you:

• You have a minimum of three years' experience working within a veterinary practice.
• You will be able to demonstrate competencies in budgeting and financial reports.
• You will have experience in staff management, overseeing rotas and conducting performance reviews.
• You will have a passion for animal welfare and working within an animal care environment.
• You will be able to work well as part of a team, as well as independently and confident in decision making.
• You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to build up working relationships with both the team and clients.
• You will be able to offer some flexibility in work hours which can include being available for any emergency situations.

Package:

• Salary: £32,000 to £38,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• CPD: Generous allowance with 3 days to attend
• Contributory pension scheme
• Statutory sick pay
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing

Must haves:

• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

What happens next?

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