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 covers three established clinics in North East London, each benefiting from on-site Lead Vet support and providing a strong foundation for future growth. The practices are well positioned to continue developing their clinical services, client offering, and team capabilities under the guidance of an engaged Partner.

Together, the clinics offer significant potential for further development, with opportunities to build on existing strengths and help each site realise its full potential. Supported by a wider network and central Support Centre, the successful candidate will have access to the resources required to drive sustainable growth and continued success across the group.

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 could suit a Veterinary Surgeon who wishes to remain clinically focused while supporting the development of multiple sites. Equally, for candidates with significant multi-site leadership experience, there may be scope to take on a broader operational role, supporting these clinics alongside additional locations within the wider network.

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 strong GP Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for leadership, team development, and practice growth. It would also be an excellent fit for a Veterinary Surgeon with at least five years of multi-site operational leadership experience who is looking to influence a wider group of practices and support long-term business development.

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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