Veterinary Surgeon – Branch Partner Opportunity | South East London

Location: South East London – New Cross area
Role Type: Permanent | Branch Partnership | Practice Leadership
Guaranteed Earnings: Up to £75,000 per annum for the first 1–3 years
Long-Term Earnings: Profit share plus growing equity value
Working Pattern: Typically a four-day week, weekend rota shared fairly
Holiday: Six weeks' holiday plus bank holidays
Flexibility: Full time, with part-time and flexible working options considered

The Opportunity
This is a rare and confidential opportunity for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to step into genuine practice ownership in South East London, while retaining full clinical autonomy and avoiding the financial risk and administrative burden traditionally associated with owning a practice outright. You will become a co-owner of a well-established urban small animal practice, sharing in monthly profits while building real, tangible equity over time. A clear, pre-defined exit structure allows you to realise that value in the future, offering long-term financial security and planning confidence. This is not a franchise and not a salaried lead role. It is a true partnership model designed for vets who want autonomy, influence and long-term wealth creation while remaining hands-on clinically.

The Practice
This is a busy, well-established first-opinion small animal practice located in the New Cross area of South East London, serving a diverse and loyal client base. The practice benefits from:

• A strong urban caseload, with a varied mix of routine, medical and surgical work

• Well-equipped clinical facilities suitable for a high-throughput city practice

• An established reputation within the local community

• Solid day-to-day performance, with no turnaround or restructuring required

The role suits a vet who enjoys the pace and variety of London small animal practice, combined with the opportunity to shape and develop the clinic as an owner.

Team & Culture

• Established, supportive clinical and support team in place

• Collaborative working environment with a strong community focus

• The ideal candidate will bring:

  • High medical and clinical standards

  • Strong ethical values

  • Positive energy and approachability

  • A team-player mindset

  • Confidence as an all-rounder GP vet

Cultural and personality fit is as important as clinical ability for this opportunity.

Guaranteed Earnings & Financial Support (Early Years)
To support your transition into ownership, the partnership includes:

• Guaranteed earnings of up to £75,000 per year for the first 1–3 years, dependent on experience and clinic profile

• Ongoing Branch Partner drawings and monthly profit share thereafter

• A structure designed to provide financial security while equity value builds

How the Branch Partnership Model Works

• True co-ownership of an established veterinary practice

• Typical equity stake of circa 40%, depending on valuation and structure

• Minimum 10% personal investment upfront

• Up to 30% funding support available, provided as a loan if required (subject to approval)

• Monthly profit share aligned to equity percentage

• Equity value increases year on year as the practice develops

• Structured exit opportunities every two years, with equity sold back at a pre-agreed multiple

This model allows you to build wealth alongside your clinical career, rather than waiting for a distant exit.

Clinical Autonomy & Leadership
You will:

• Retain full clinical autonomy within the practice

• Remain hands-on clinically while operating at ownership level

• Lead and support the veterinary and nursing team

• Influence clinical standards, recruitment and practice culture

• Play an active role in shaping the future direction of the clinic

This role is ideal for vets who want to lead without stepping away from clinical work.

Business & Operational Support
No prior commercial or ownership experience is required. Comprehensive support is provided across:

• Finance, forecasting and performance reporting

• HR, payroll and compliance

• Procurement, systems and facilities

• Marketing and operational infrastructure

This allows you to focus on patient care, people leadership and clinical excellence.

Who This Role Is Ideal For
This opportunity would suit:

• An experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

• A confident GP all-rounder

• A vet comfortable working in a busy London environment

• Someone seeking ownership, autonomy and long-term financial reward

Applicants must be RCVS registered and have the right to work in the UK. Visa support may be available, subject to criteria. No previous partnership or commercial experience is required.

Next Steps – Confidential Conversation
All enquiries are handled confidentially and discreetly. An initial discussion will allow you to explore whether Branch Partnership aligns with your career goals, discuss the South East London opportunity in more detail, review earnings, equity and funding options, and decide whether to progress, with no obligation at any stage.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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