Practice Manager

Practice Manager

City Vets, Waterford City

Full-time or Part-time, Permanent

Salary up to €45,000

At City Vets, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re now looking for a friendly, motivated Practice Manager to join our close‑knit team in beautiful Waterford city.

This is a full‑time role with an option for part‑time, designed to offer flexibility and work‑life balance. Whether you’re looking to fit work around other commitments or simply value protected time off, this role could be a great fit for you.

What You’ll Be Doing
As Practice Manager, you’ll be a key part of our leadership team, and helping the practice thrive. Your day‑to‑day will include:

Keeping the practice running smoothly - staff, rota, stock and office management

Supporting and motivating our fantastic team

Handling finances, reporting and liaising with the central operations team

Helping with recruitment, HR and staff development

Building strong client relationships and supporting our practice reputation

Getting involved in business development and practice growth initiatives

It’s a role where no two days are the same - and your ideas and input will really make a difference.

Why Join Us?
We care about our people and want work to fit around your life, not the other way around. Here’s what you can look forward to:

Flexible working - option of part‑time hours tailored to suit your lifestyle

No Sundays, Bank Holidays, or OOH work

Enhanced annual leave (including birthday leave)

A supportive team environment where your wellbeing matters

Career development opportunities - with training and mentoring available

A competitive salary, up to €45,000 FTE, plus benefits

About You
You don’t need to be a veterinary professional - but you do need to be a confident leader who enjoys working with people. We’re looking for someone who is:

Experienced in management or leadership; ideally in a service‑based/customer‑focused environment

Friendly, fair and approachable with strong communication skills

Organised, proactive and ready to support the team

Positive and resilient, able to handle challenges with a calm, can‑do attitude

If you have experience in veterinary, business, or practice management, that’s a plus – but what’s most important is your proven ability to lead, support and motivate a team.

About City Vets
We’re a well‑established, respected companion animal hospital in the heart of Waterford – recently crowned one of Ireland’s best places to live. Our friendly, professional team is made up of 5 vets, 4 nurses and stellar support staff who take pride in delivering the highest standard of care.

At City Vets, you’ll experience:

A consistently strong surgical caseload offering varied, interesting challenges every day

Modern facilities including digital radiography, tonometry and blood‑pressure monitoring

A culture of collaboration where your expertise is valued and your growth supported

Benefits (Subject to Pro‑Rata)

Leave: Annual Leave, Birthday Leave, Paid Maternity, Paternity, Bereavement Leave and Sick Leave

Wellbeing: Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme, EAP Access, Free Flu Jabs, Discounts (Retail & Virtual Gym) and Access to Company Programmes (LGBTQ+, Wellbeing, etc.)

Career Development: Career Progression, Leadership Academy and Annual Pay Reviews

Financial Support: Employer Pension Contributions, Discounted Staff Pet Veterinary Fees

We’re proud to be a welcoming and inclusive employer. We celebrate diversity and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.

Interested?
If you’d like to bring your skills to a practice that values people as much as pets, we’d love to hear from you.

Up to €45,000 FTE DOE

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