Group Practice Manager - Large Animal

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As we unite three well‑established, highly respected large animal practices – The Oak, Priory Vets and Steffan Vets – we are creating a new, modern, forward‑thinking farm veterinary service. To lead it, we’re looking for a Group Farm Practice Manager to unify teams, streamline ways of working, champion high standards of service, and build strong relationships with our farming communities. You will work closely with the Area Director and Clinical Director(s) to ensure operational excellence and a positive, high‑performing culture.

This is a growth, innovation and change‑driven role. It’s a rare opportunity to build something lasting, for our teams, our farmers and the future of farm veterinary care in West Wales. This is a full‑time role, 5 days per week.

At IVC Evidensia, we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people – across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose – Healthy Animals, Happy Owners – we champion long‑term animal health and welfare across our international network.

• Lead and unify teams across three sites, ensuring strong communication, collaboration and staff wellbeing.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and development of non‑clinical teams.
• Act as the visible lead for the farm service across West Wales.
• Build relationships with farmers, suppliers and partners, and support client events and community engagement.
• Manage all non‑clinical operations, including P&L oversight, cost control, invoicing and productivity.
• Ensure compliance and oversee stock, equipment, fleet and premises.
• Support marketing and business development initiatives.
• Standardise processes and service levels across sites.
• Ensure effective scheduling and OOH coordination.
• Monitor performance and client feedback to drive improvement.
• Work with senior leadership to shape long‑term direction and deliver change initiatives.
• Help build a modern, resilient and competitive farm service.

• A confident and inspiring leader with excellent people skills.
• Calm, organised and resilient in fast‑paced environments.
• Commercially minded with a strong grasp of data, KPIs and financial performance.
• Passionate about agriculture and the farming community.
• Comfortable challenging outdated processes and driving improvement.
• Visible, hands‑on and happy to meet clients and visit farms.
• Skilled at unifying teams through communication, clarity and trust.
• A self‑starter who enjoys autonomy and responsibility.

Experience in veterinary, agricultural, rural business or large‑team leadership is beneficial but not essential.

Work Life Balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave.
• Additional time off for your birthday.
• Increasing annual leave based on length of service.

Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing.
• Non‑accidental injury support.

Development

• CPD Allowance.
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy.
• Access to Vetlexicon - our encyclopaedia provider.
• Infection prevention and control programme.
• Quality Improvement Programme.

Additional

• Discretionary performance‑based bonus scheme.
• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100s of retailers.
• Pension scheme.
• Discounted staff pet care.

29/12/2025

£0 – £42,000 a year
Up to £42,000 DOE

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Haverfordwest, Wales, United Kingdom

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