Richmond House Vets, part of the well-established Gatehouse Veterinary Group, are looking for an ambitious and motivated Branch Manager to lead our practice into an exciting new chapter. We are relocating to a brand-new, purpose-built site near Mirfield, fully equipped with modern facilities including a dental suite, separate species wards, digital x‑ray, and theatres. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants real influence over how a practice develops and thrives. About Us As part of Gatehouse Veterinary Group, you’ll benefit from the support, training, and guidance of a highly experienced leadership team, alongside the stability of a larger group. Gatehouse is proud to hold awards for outstanding performance within the Practice Standards Scheme (PSS), and Richmond House Vets will be working towards PSS compliance at General Practice level. We also have a strong focus on learning and development and aim to grow Richmond House Vets into a training practice for veterinary nurses. The Role

Lead the day‑to‑day management of the practice along with the leadership team Drive the practice forward through relocation and growth Support and develop the clinical and non‑clinical team Act as a Clinical Coach, supporting student veterinary nurses Play a key role in achieving and maintaining PSS compliance Work closely with the wider Gatehouse Veterinary Group for support and best practice sharing

What we’re looking for

A confident, motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse Experience in leadership role or ready to take that next step Passion for team development, training, and high standards of care Confident, proactive, and excited by the opportunity to shape a growing practice Qualified and willing to act as a Clinical Coach (or happy to undertake training if required)

Hours & Rota The role is based on a 40‑hour working week, with hours worked over four or five days. There is a 1-in-4 Saturday morning rota from 8:00am to 1:00pm, and the position does not include any out-of-hours responsibilities. What We Offer

A leadership role with real autonomy and influence A modern, well‑equipped working environment Ongoing training, support, and guidance from an award‑winning group The opportunity to help build a training‑focused, PSS‑compliant practice

Because our People Matter We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from Work‑life balance

6.6 weeks annual leave Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

Private medical insurance Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Cycle to Work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Non‑accidental injury support

Development

£550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro‑rata Certificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

BVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees

Additional

Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer Discounted staff pet care

Up to £33,000 per annum #J-18808-Ljbffr