Are you an RVN who naturally leads and has the passion to inspire and motivate others in a fast-paced and dynamic veterinary surgery? Bury St Edmunds Vets for Pets have a new combined opportunity for an RVN/Practice Manager to join their team!

Our delightful veterinary practice based on the Moreton Retail Park in Bury St Edmunds enjoys an excellent reputation within the local community. You’ll be joining a hard-working and inclusive team who are passionate about being at the heart of the local community and our practice provides excellent facilities.

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week and weekends on a rota basis. The role will be split into 20 hours of Nursing and 20 hours in the Practice Manager role. We are also open to separating these roles into a part-time RVN and a part-time Practice Manager.

What we’re looking for:

This position would ideally suit an RVN looking to take a step back from a full-on clinical role into a more management role whilst still keeping your hand in and skills up to date. Any previous management experience within a veterinary practice would also be advantageous.

You will help with the daily running of the practice to ensure a high standard care for Patients and Clients. You’ll have great communication and organisation skills and take pride in working to a high standard. You will have an interest in and want to learn about, the practice as a business, as well as how to motivate a team to achieve their personal and practice goals. They key to your success will be your ability to embrace all aspects of the Veterinary Nurse and Practice Manager roles, delivering excellent patient and client care.

Your responsibilities will include:

Overseeing daily operations to ensure seamless service delivery Upholding our ethos as the friendliest practice in the area Managing and implementing HR policies for a valued team including supporting mental health Resolving challenges swiftly to maintain excellent client service Recruiting, training, rota and holiday management Managing your own schedule to achieve operational goals.

We are looking for a warm, compassionate, and people-oriented colleague to join our team. As a vital member of our staff, you will play a key role in creating a supportive and collaborative environment. You must have excellent organizational skills and be confident in your leadership abilities, ensuring smooth and efficient teamwork. If you thrive on building meaningful connections and making a positive impact on both colleagues and patients, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits

We offer a supportive and friendly working environment together with career development opportunities and an excellent package and benefits that includes;

Competitive salary (pro rata and DOE) Dedicated generous CPD allowance Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS) No OOH Pension scheme High Street, online and cashback rewards via our Reward Hub Free onsite parking

If you'd like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or our company please contact Rachel from our Talent Acquisition team via email; southvets@vets4pets.com for an informal and confidential conversation.

Location: IP32 7BT

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!