Assistant Practice Manager

Ashlands Veterinary Centre is seeking an organised, proactive and people-focused Assistant Practice Manager to join our leadership team. Whether you are from a veterinary background or not we are keen to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager to play a key role in the day-to-day running of a busy multi-site veterinary practice. Working closely with the Practice Manager and wider leadership team, you will lead our Reception and Administration teams, manage staffing rotas, coordinate annual leave and absence management, and support a wide range of HR and operational activities.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys supporting and developing people, and takes pride in delivering outstanding service to both clients and colleagues.

The ideal candidate will have previous management or supervisory experience, strong administrative skills, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities while maintaining a positive and professional approach.

In return, we offer the opportunity to be part of a supportive leadership team, make a genuine impact on the success of the practice, and contribute to creating an exceptional experience for our clients, patients and colleagues.

Key areas of responsibility include:

· Line management of Reception, Administration and Logistics & Maintenance teams

· Creation and management of veterinary, nursing and reception rotas

· Annual leave, sickness and overtime management

· Return-to-work interviews and HR support processes

· Staff development, wellbeing and performance support

· Supporting operational efficiency and practice improvement initiatives

· Maintaining exceptional client care standards

This role would suit an experienced team leader, office manager, operations coordinator or practice administrator looking to take the next step in their management career within a supportive and progressive veterinary practice. We are open to part-time of full-time applications.

What we offer:

· £36,000 pro rata

· Health Plan

· Staff Discount

· Pension Scheme

· CPD Allowance

· Development Opportunities

Based mainly at our Ilkley practice, with requirements to attend Skipton and Glusburn.

Interested?

Please send your CV and covering letter to:

[email protected]

Closing date October 23rd 2026

Pay: £36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Paid volunteer time
• Sick pay

Experience:

• Management: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person