Veterinary Surgeon – Branch Partner Opportunity, Oxfordshire

Location: Oxfordshire – market town locations (dual site)
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 while retaining full clinical autonomy, without the financial risk, isolation or administrative burden traditionally associated with owning a veterinary practice. You will become a co-owner across two established and profitable small animal practices, 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, providing 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 wealth creation while remaining hands-on clinically.

The Practices
This opportunity spans two well-established small animal practices in Oxfordshire, offering variety without excessive travel:

• One larger, well-equipped practice handling a broad and interesting medical and surgical caseload

• One medium-sized community practice with a loyal and long-standing client base

• Both practices are clinically stable, performing well and require no turnaround or restructuring

• The setup offers a balanced mix of caseload, team interaction and community engagement

Team & Culture

• Five Veterinary Surgeons currently working across the two sites

• Approximately twenty staff in total, including nurses, reception and support team members

• Experienced, settled teams with a collaborative and supportive culture

• The current owner is looking for someone who brings:

  • High medical and clinical standards

  • Strong ethical values

  • Positive energy and approachability

  • A team-player mindset

  • Confidence as an all-rounder GP vet

• This role is as much about personality and cultural fit as it is about clinical capability

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 clinic profile and experience

• 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 the practices

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

• 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 your equity percentage

• Equity value increases year on year as the practices continue to develop

• 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 deferring value until retirement or sale.

Clinical Autonomy & Leadership
You will:

• Retain full clinical autonomy across both sites

• Work in a hands-on clinical capacity while operating at ownership level

• Support and develop the veterinary and nursing teams

• Influence clinical standards, recruitment and team culture

• Play a visible and engaged leadership role within the practices

This is an ideal opportunity for a vet who wants to lead without losing their clinical identity.

Business & Operational Support
No prior commercial or ownership experience is required. Full operational and business 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, while the business infrastructure is handled centrally.

Who This Role Is Ideal For
This opportunity would suit:

• An experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

• A confident GP all-rounder comfortable with medicine and surgery

• Someone with high ethical standards and a positive, team-focused approach

• A vet seeking long-term ownership, autonomy and financial security

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 dual-site structure 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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