Stocks Vets - Practice Manager Fixed Term Contract  

Salary - Up to £40,000 DOE  

Here at Stocks Veterinary Centre, part of inspiring vet care, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced people-focused Practice Manager to join our team on a fixed term basis to cover a period of maternity leave. The role would be split between both of our practices and is ideal for a confident leader who thrives on supporting, developing, and empowering teams, while also setting clear expectations, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement across the practice.  

How You’ll Make a Difference  

As Practice Manager, you will be the central point of leadership and accountability for the practice, ensuring both people and operations perform effectively and sustainably.  

You will hold overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the practice. While key team members manage elements of these areas, you will monitor outcomes, review performance data, and ensure standards are consistently met, stepping in where support, guidance, or corrective action is needed.  

Inspiring vet care is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.  

At inspiring vet care, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.  

Working rota 40 hours per week Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 5pm 

You Might Be a Great Fit If...  

You are an experienced people and operations manager with strong leadership capability. You’ll bring:  

* Proven experience in a management role, ideally within healthcare, veterinary, or service-led environments  

* Strong people management skills, including performance management and team development  

* Good operational and organisational capability, with the ability to manage competing priorities  

* Experience handling complaints, change, and complex situations with confidence  

* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills  

  How We’ll Support You  

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting you in a senior operational leadership role. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:  

* A key leadership role with responsibility for operational performance and team culture  

* Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into senior practice or regional leadership roles  

* Ongoing learning and development to support leadership and professional growth  

* A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement  

What We Offer Our Team  

* Healthcare Cash Plan  

* Cycle to Work scheme  

* Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme  

* Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you  

* Discounted staff pet care   

* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers