About the Role
This is a partnership opportunity at Medivet Maresfield, a purpose-built small animal practice located near Uckfield in East Sussex. You'll step into an established, well-positioned clinic with room to grow, backed by Medivet's regional partner network and operational support. Rather than the isolation of independent ownership, you'll lead your own clinic day-to-day whilst benefiting from mentorship, clinical backup, and out-of-hours support from nearby partnersāgiving you the security of a wider team alongside genuine autonomy.
The practice is ready for a leader to make it their own. You'll manage a three-vet clinic with a skilled team of Registered Veterinary Nurses, Veterinary Care Assistants, and dedicated support staff. With separate dog and cat wards, two surgical suites, comprehensive diagnostic facilities, on-site parking, and easy client access, the infrastructure is already in place for you to deliver high-quality care and grow the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead clinical decision-making and mentoring within a three-vet practice
- Oversee day-to-day management of Medivet Maresfield's operations and team
- Deliver small animal veterinary care to an established, loyal client base
- Build and develop the practice in line with your vision and values
- Collaborate with the regional partner network to share expertise, cases, and clinical support
- Maintain clinical standards whilst growing the practice's potential
Requirements
- Qualified veterinary surgeon with current RCVS registration
- Leadership drive and ambition to own and grow a practice
- Passion for high-quality small animal care and community impact
- Experience and confidence in managing a team (prior business ownership not essential)
- Commitment to developing staff and delivering exceptional client care
Benefits
- Ownership & Equity: Build equity in your clinic from day one; uncapped profit share as the practice grows
- Financial Security: Guaranteed share buyback on exit, ensuring long-term stability
- Low Barrier to Entry: Medivet handles the heavy lifting on acquisition and setup costs
- Operational Support: Full backing on HR, payroll, marketing, health & safety, and compliance
- Clinical Backup: Access to mentorship from nearby partners and out-of-hours emergency hub support
- Partner Community: Network with 150+ like-minded partners across the region for shared learning and growth
- Professional Autonomy: Lead the practice your way whilst supported at every step
About the Practice
Medivet Maresfield is a purpose-built small animal practice serving East Sussex with a modern, spacious layout designed for optimal patient care and team efficiency. The clinic features separate dog and cat wards, two surgical suites, and comprehensive diagnostic equipment. It has an established, loyal client base and a dedicated team ready for leadership.
Medivet Maresfield is part of Medivet's Partner-led regional network, which operates as a collaborative model rather than a traditional corporate hierarchy. Partners own and lead their clinics autonomously whilst benefiting from shared resources, clinical mentorship, and out-of-hours support from a local emergency hub. This structure combines the security and operational backing of a larger organisation with the entrepreneurial freedom of independent ownership.
