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Area Director – North West (West Midlands/Black Country)
Home-based with extensive regional travel
Closing date: 8th July 2026 (subject to change)
At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK's number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
We are seeking an exceptional Area Director to lead a portfolio of veterinary practices across the Westmidlands/Black country region, shaping performance, culture and strategic direction across multiple brands.
This home-based role involves extensive travel and close engagement with our clinical and operational teams, giving you the opportunity to influence both day-to-day delivery and long-term regional success.
How You'll Make a Difference
As Area Director, you will take a central leadership role in driving operational excellence, commercial performance and high-quality clinical outcomes.
You will work closely with Practice Directors, clinical leaders and operational teams across both single-site and multi-site practices, ensuring each location is supported, aligned and performing at its best.
Partnering with the Regional Director and HR Business Partner, you will deliver a joined-up approach to people leadership, talent development and organisational culture, embedding a high-performance mindset across a geographically diverse area of more than 20 practices.
Key Responsibilities
You Might Be a Great Fit If…
This is a highly visible role that requires strong leadership, emotional intelligence and the ability to inspire teams through change, growth and challenge. Candidates with experience as a Veterinary Surgeon or Veterinary Nurse, along with management experience, would be particularly well suited.
We are seeking an influential, people-focused leader with a background in professional services ideally within healthcare or a regulated environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong commercial awareness, strategic thinking and the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and want to make a real impact on patient care, client experience and overall business performance, this would be an excellent opportunity.
Additional Requirements
How We'll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we're committed to supporting you in your leadership role. When you join us, you'll benefit from:
What We Offer Our Team
Please note: previous applicants need not apply.
We're committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
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