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Role: Practice Manager
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 per annum
We are a successful expanding 2 branch small animal veterinary practice based in Halifax and we are looking for a practice manager possibly with clinical knowledge to join our team.
This role is critical to the efficient and profitable operation of the practice and as the practice manager you will report directly to the practice owner. You will be responsible for driving the financial and service level performance of the practice, the management of staff and the day to day running of the practices in conjunction with the practice owner.
The successful candidate will possess a high level of drive and personal motivation, as well as being highly organised and IT literate. The ability to communicate and influence, along with a diplomatic approach engendering trust and loyalty is essential.
The closing date for applications is Friday 10 th September 2010.
Please send your applications Ashfieldenquiries@btconnect.com or alternatively to Caroline Wakefield, Ashfield Veterinary Ltd, 118 Queens Road, Halifax, HX1 3XY.
[Posted 25/08/10]
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Account Manager / Claims Handler
Insurance Sector – Harrogate, North Yorkshire
£30,000 OTE
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, VN, ideally with practice management experience to be involved in a business from its very start up. Our client is a proven service provider in the insurance sector and is developing a brand new pet insurance product. Our client has already secured the business of over 60 veterinary practices and this number is growing.
The ideal candidate will be required to utilise their expert knowledge gained in the field of veterinary nursing (nor necessarily registered)and practice management to provide invaluable support in all levels of this venture. Your experience will be used from initial start up through to launch and evaluation. Once established the successful candidate will be responsible for the claims handling of all claims, further utilising their nursing background.
Insurance experience is not essential as full training will be given. The role will involve extensive travel around the UK and evenings away from home so a flexible attitude to working is essential. Also experience of dealing with people at all levels would be beneficial as relationships with clients, customers and our clients directors will be a key part of this role. Working to tight and shifting deadlines and invariably working under pressure will be familiar aspects of this challenging role.
Closing date for applications 21st August 2010.
For more information on this challenging role please contact Bright Leaf Recruitment
01422 433 900 or email your CV to enquiries@brightleaf.co.uk
[Posted 20/07/10]
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Hospital Operations Manager
Grimsby
Salary £34,168 - £36,946 per annum
In this key management role, The Hospital Operations Manager will be responsible for the effective business management and delivery of the veterinary services at the hospital. You will work closely with the Chief Vet and hospital team, and apply standard business principles to the context of a charitable veterinary service, ensuring an efficient, cost-effective mode of service delivery.
The successful candidate will possess significant management experience in small animal or mixed practice, an understanding of the RCVS Guide to Professional Conduct, and knowledge of the Veterinary Practice Management Association Code of Ethics. You will be highly organised, with strong communication skills and a caring attitude towards our clients and the welfare of their pets.
An application form and job description can be downloaded from our website at www.bluecross.org.uk or email your name and full postal address to jobs@bluecross.org.uk. Alternatively telephone the HR department on
01993 825515.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17th July 2010
Britain ’s pet charity
Registered Charity No. 224392
( England and Wales ), SC040154 ( Scotland )
[Posted 30/06/10]
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Hospital Operations Manager
Merton & Hammersmith
Salary £37,692 - £40,452 per annum
(inclusive of London Weighting)
In this key management role, The Hospital Operations Manager will be responsible for the effective business management and delivery of the veterinary services at the hospitals. You will work closely with the Chief Vet and hospital teams, and apply standard business principles to the context of a charitable veterinary service, ensuring an efficient, cost-effective mode of service delivery.
The successful candidate will possess significant management experience in small animal or mixed practice, an understanding of the RCVS Guide to Professional Conduct, and knowledge of the Veterinary Practice Management Association Code of Ethics. You will be highly organised, with strong communication skills and a caring attitude towards our clients and the welfare of their pets.
An application form and job description can be downloaded from our website at www.bluecross.org.uk or email your name and full postal address to jobs@bluecross.org.uk. Alternatively telephone the HR department on
01993 825515.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17th July 2010
Britain ’s pet charity
Registered Charity No. 224392
( England and Wales ), SC040154 ( Scotland )
[Posted 30/06/10]
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Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Hillingdon, Slough, Windsor, Kingston & District Branch
Registered Charity No. 263515
PRACTICE MANAGER, HILLINGDON, MIDDLESEX
Required to manage a small clinical team. You must be a strong, enthusiastic team leader with a veterinary related background. You must have excellent communication and people management skills, a business focused approach and enthusiasm for our charity to develop great animal welfare.
Full time position, competitive salary according to experience. Accommodation available if needed.
Please apply with letter and CV to Liz Sheppee, Branch Operations Manager, 16, Crescent Parade, Hillingdon, Middlesex, UB10 0LG
Email: liz.sheppee@rspcahillingdonclinic.org.uk[Posted 29/06/10]
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Rural North Yorkshire
Enthusiastic and positive qualified veterinary nurse required for 6 vet, busy mixed practice (RCVS accredited but non TP). Superb new purpose built premises.
Full time position with hours varying according to weekly shifts, with additional night and weekend duties arranged on a 1 in 4 rota. No telephone duties.
Please forward your CV and covering letter to Laura Feather, Practice Manager, H.M.J. & C.M. Howells, Veterinary Surgeons, York Road, Easingwold, York, YO61 3EB, laura@howellsvets.co.uk or telephone 01347 823678.
[Posted 28/06/10]
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