Veterinary Surgeon – Branch Partner – Faygate, West Sussex

Location: Faygate, West Sussex (Horsham area)
Role Type: Permanent | Branch Partnership | 24-Hour Hospital Leadership
Guaranteed Earnings: £65,000 – £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, rota incorporating ECC / OOH leadership
Holiday: Six weeks' holiday plus bank holidays
Flexibility: Full time, with structured rota support and leadership cover

The Opportunity
This is a rare and confidential opportunity for a highly experienced Veterinary Surgeon to step into genuine hospital ownership within a well-established 24-hour veterinary hospital in West Sussex. The role offers full clinical autonomy, strategic influence and long-term wealth creation, without the financial risk or operational burden traditionally associated with owning a hospital outright. You will become a co-owner, share in monthly profits and build tangible equity over time, supported by a clear, pre-defined exit structure that provides long-term security and planning confidence. This is not a franchise and not a salaried lead role. It is a true partnership model for senior vets who want ownership-level influence while remaining clinically involved.

The Hospital & Location
Set within acres of rolling woodland near Faygate, this 24-hour hospital serves Horsham, the wider West Sussex area and acts as a key clinical hub. The surrounding area offers excellent quality of life, with easy access to the South Downs National Park, countryside living and direct rail links into London.

The hospital offers:

• A strong surgical and referral-level caseload

• Two fully equipped operating theatres

• CT scanner, digital radiography and dental radiography

• Endoscopy and bronchoscopy

• Multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring

• Full in-house laboratory facilities

• Separate cat waiting area, cat and dog wards, plus isolation facilities

This is a hospital with an excellent reputation for clinical standards and a genuine opportunity to shape how a modern 24-hour centre operates.

Team & Culture

• Highly skilled veterinary, nursing and support teams in place

• Friendly, collaborative and patient-focused culture

• Acts as a referral and ECC hub for the wider local network

• The ideal candidate will bring:

  • Advanced clinical capability in a busy hospital environment

  • Leadership presence and team-first mindset

  • Strong surgical experience (orthopaedics desirable but not essential)

  • High ethical standards and commitment to excellence

This role suits a vet who enjoys complex case management and leading high-performing teams.

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

• Guaranteed earnings of £65,000 – £75,000 per year for the first 1–3 years, dependent on experience and hospital 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 hospital

• 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 hospital develops

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

This model allows you to build significant long-term value alongside your clinical career.

Clinical Autonomy & Leadership
You will:

• Retain full clinical autonomy within the hospital

• Lead day-to-day clinical and operational decision-making

• Oversee a busy 24-hour service with diverse medical, surgical and ECC caseloads

• Mentor and develop vets and nurses across the hospital and local network

• Shape clinical standards, service development and hospital culture

This is an ideal role for senior vets who want ownership without stepping away from hands-on clinical work.

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

• Finance, forecasting and performance reporting

• HR, payroll and compliance

• Health & safety and governance

• Procurement, facilities and systems

• Marketing and operational infrastructure

This allows you to focus on leadership, clinical excellence and service development.

Who This Role Is Ideal For
This opportunity would suit:

• A highly experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

• A vet comfortable in a 24-hour hospital or referral environment

• A confident clinician with surgical or ECC interests

• Someone seeking ownership, leadership and long-term 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 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 Faygate hospital opportunity in 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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