Hospital Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Hospital Manager to lead multiple veterinary sites in Cheshire. Reporting to the Business Development Director, you'll drive operational excellence, team performance, and exceptional patient and client care. Working closely with Clinical Directors and Practice Managers, you'll play a key role in delivering strategy, improving performance, and supporting business growth., Leadership & People

• Support Practice Managers, fostering a high-performing, engaged team culture
• Support Clinical Directors in effectively managing the Out of Hours Service and fostering relationships with internal and external branch practices
• Oversee recruitment, retention, development, and performance management
• Promote strong communication across all sites
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards
Operations & Performance
• Oversee daily operations across sites to ensure efficiency and quality care
• Support financial performance, budgeting, and strategic planning
• Identify and deliver business improvement opportunities
• Manage client escalations and maintain high service standards
• Collaborate with central teams (HR, Marketing) and wider networks
  
  Proven leadership experience in multi-site, healthcare, or veterinary environments
• Commercially aware with strong operational management skills
• Confident handling complex and sensitive issues
• Excellent communicator with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Passionate about patient care and team wellbeing
  
  As proud members of the VetPartners family we offer a range of benefits including:
• Up to 3 days paid CPD leave per year
• Annual CPD allowance of up to £600
• Opportunities for additional training and development where it supports both your career goals and the practice
• Access to a wider network of experienced Practice Managers and operational leaders
• Our standard annual leave will apply with the option to buy and sell holiday
• Health Cash Plan - offering a wide range of benefits for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks - offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
• Cycle to Work scheme
• CPD/training support
• Company sick pay
• Colleague engagement survey
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities
Join an Employer of the Year! VetPartners has been recognised for outstanding team culture and If you're ready to take on a strategic leadership role where you can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.