Veterinary Partnership and Ownership

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is offering an exciting Partnership opportunity for ambitious Veterinary Surgeons ready to take the next step in their careers. This unique co-ownership model allows Vets to invest between 10% and 40% in their clinic, combining clinical autonomy with business ownership.

Partners can influence the direction of their practice, uphold high clinical standards, and enjoy the rewards of personal equity growth within an established, supported network.

Rota Details
Partners typically begin on a full-time basis to establish their preferred ways of working and implement changes to drive growth. Over time, as the business develops, the goal is for the clinic to operate smoothly without the Partner’s constant presence, allowing for flexibility to tailor working hours and responsibilities to personal and professional ambitions.

Information About the Practice
This opportunity encompasses three clinics along the South Coast. The Brighton and Worthing sites are established GP practices, while the smaller Goring branch supports and feeds into the Worthing clinic, creating a connected network of practices with a strong foundation for future development.

The clinics are well positioned to provide high-quality first-opinion veterinary care and offer an excellent opportunity for a Partner to influence clinical standards, client experience, and business performance across multiple locations. Supported by a wider network and central Support Centre, there are opportunities to further develop services, facilities, and teams over time.

The structure of the sites provides flexibility, with the potential for all three clinics to be led together by an experienced and confident Partner, or for the locations to be considered separately depending on the successful candidate’s aspirations and experience.

Description of the Role
As a Partner, you will lead the clinic both clinically and operationally, ensuring the highest standards of patient care while shaping the strategic direction of the business. You’ll have full clinical autonomy and the support of the group’s back-office, marketing, HR, and operations teams, allowing you to focus on clinical excellence and practice growth.

This is a unique opportunity to combine veterinary leadership with entrepreneurial progression, building a business that reflects your vision and values. The role offers the chance to develop a group of established GP clinics while creating a consistent and high-quality experience for both clients and patients.

Path to Partnership
This partnership model offers a clear and transparent route to ownership, with equity stakes ranging from 10% to 40%, and a minimum investment of 10%.

In-house financing is available at 5% interest for up to 10 years, with the option to repay early without penalty. Repayments can also be made directly from monthly profit shares.

Partners must remain in the business for at least two years before exiting, with an attractive 7x EBITDA valuation for those who continue beyond ten years.

For clinics in early growth or redevelopment phases, a guaranteed salary of up to £75,000 per year is provided, ensuring stability while growing the business.

Successful Partners may also have opportunities to invest in additional locations, further enhancing their career progression and long-term earning potential.

The Ideal Candidate
To qualify for investment, applicants must have a minimum of two years’ UK general practice experience, with confidence in routine surgery and sole charge work.

This opportunity would suit a confident Veterinary Surgeon with strong GP skills and an interest in leadership and practice development. It would be particularly attractive to an experienced candidate looking to influence multiple sites, although the flexibility of the opportunity means it could also be tailored to suit different levels of responsibility.

No prior business management experience is required, just a genuine passion for leadership, development, and building a successful veterinary business.

This opportunity is exclusively available to qualified Veterinary Surgeons.

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