Careers and vacancies
Join the Ashlands team
We’re always open to hearing from qualified vets, nurses and support team professionals who are interested in joining our practice.
Our team
Our branches in Glusburn, Ilkley and Skipton are located on the edge of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, and we’re less than 45 minutes away from Leeds by train and just half an hour away from Leeds Bradford International Airport.
Our fantastic team is made up of people from all different backgrounds and walks of life, all of whom share a passion for excellent patient care.
Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced hand, you can trust that you’ll always be supported by lovely team members, who bring a wealth of knowledge, enthusiasm and compassion to their respective roles.
Working at Ashlands Vets
If you’re interested in emergency and critical care, we run our own 24/7 emergency service from our Ilkley branch, while our local branch sites allow us to provide direct, day-to-day support, both making a real difference to our community.
We’re a sociable bunch too, and regularly get together for quiz nights, meals out, craft workshops and team games!
Being part of VetPartners also means that we can offer generous CPD allowances and varied training and development opportunities, as well as perks such as the HealthShield health plan scheme, a large central support team, personal development plans and much more.
For a confidential, informal chat about our availability, get in touch.
We are committed to providing a fair recruitment process with equality of opportunity for all, and our vacancies are open to those from all backgrounds.
Our current vacancies
Veterinary 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
You can explore opportunities at our other VetPartners practices here.