Area Director

. Lead, motivate and coach Clinical Directors and practice leaders across Ireland Area 1 .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • IrelandLeadWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, motivate and coach Clinical Directors and practice leaders across Ireland Area 1
Drive operational, commercial and people performance across a network of veterinary practices
Champion colleague wellbeing, engagement and retention initiatives
Support exceptional clinical quality and client care
Identify opportunities to improve performance and develop underperforming practices
Build leadership capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning
Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across practices
Partner with the Area Support Manager and central support functions on strategic initiatives
Support acquisitions and practice integration activities
Own area financial performance, budgets and key business KPIs
Act as an ambassador for the organisation’s culture, values and strategic priorities

What you’ll need

Significant leadership experience, including coaching and developing senior leaders
Proven track record of delivering strong business results
Experience managing multiple sites, regions or locations
Strong commercial and operational acumen
Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
Ability to inspire, motivate and engage diverse teams
Experience driving performance improvement and organisational change
Strong financial understanding, including budget management and KPI delivery
High levels of emotional intelligence, resilience and adaptability
Full, valid driving licence
Willingness to travel extensively across Ireland

Comp & perks