Director of Practice

Director of Practice & Clinical Services – Miramar Vets (Sheringham) & Glaven Vets (Holt & Wells-next-the-Sea)

Full-time | Flexible | No OOH | Leadership & Clinical Role | Salary up to £85,000 DOE | Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 | Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

Are you a passionate and experienced veterinary surgeon ready to take on a senior leadership role while staying hands-on in clinical practice? We're looking for an ambitious Director of Practice & Clinical Services to lead and inspire our dedicated teams across Miramar Vets in Sheringham and Glaven Vets in Holt and Wells-next-the-Sea.

This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership, clinical excellence, and team development in two thriving, community-focused practices on the stunning North Norfolk coast.

About The Role
As our Director of Practice & Clinical Services, you'll be the driving force behind clinical direction, team culture, and practice growth. This hybrid role allows you to combine hands-on clinical work with strategic leadership, ensuring our teams deliver the highest standard of care to pets and their owners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day oversight of veterinary teams across both sites
• Champion best practice, evidence-based medicine, and high clinical standards
• Mentor, coach, and support the professional development of vets, RVNs, and support teams
• Work alongside practice managers and operations teams to drive business performance, efficiency, and growth
• Lead on recruitment, retention, and development of clinical protocols
• Ensure compliance with RCVS and industry standards
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and supportive team culture

About You

• MRCVS-qualified veterinary surgeon with strong clinical credentials
• Previous leadership experience or a clear desire to step up into a senior leadership role
• A confident communicator with a people-first mindset
• Passionate about clinical excellence and supporting team development
• Commercially aware, with an interest in the business side of practice operations
• Organised, approachable, and proactive in driving improvements

Why Join Us?

At Miramar Vets in Sheringham, you'll find a forward-thinking practice with excellent facilities, a loyal client base, and a close-knit, supportive team.

At Glaven Vets in Holt and Wells-next-the-Sea, you'll be part of a medium-sized practice with deep community roots, a fun and dedicated team, and a caseload ranging from cats and dogs to the occasional rabbit, deer, or hedgehog – we're even the go-to practice for local wildlife

Together, these practices offer you:

• A welcoming, collaborative team culture
• Leadership support and career development opportunities
• Varied caseloads, from pets to wildlife, keeping every day interesting
• The chance to shape the future direction of two respected practices
• A stunning North Norfolk lifestyle – with beaches, countryside, and vibrant communities on your doorstep

Ready to Lead With Us?

If you're a motivated veterinary surgeon looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the perfect balance of clinical work, leadership, and lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us at Miramar & Glaven Vets – where leadership meets heart, and community meets clinical excellence.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

• 7.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £85,000 DOE