Practice Owner

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to become owner of Vets for Pets Bearsden, a well-established small animal practice in Glasgow that's been thriving since 2012. You'll operate with complete clinical and operational autonomy, setting your own vision for the practice while benefiting from the security and support of being part of a 440-practice network. The practice operates six days a week with out-of-hours cover provided by Glasgow Vet School, giving you genuine work-life balance alongside earning a salary from day one as you build your business. Located on a busy trunk road overlooking a large residential area, the practice serves an active client base exceeding 2,500 patients. The stand-alone facility spans 2,156 sq. ft. across two floors with shared off-road parking, providing an ideal platform for growth and development in your own hands.

What You'll Be Taking On

• Full ownership and operational management of Vets for Pets Bearsden
• Clinical leadership of an experienced seven-strong team, including an advanced practitioner in small animal medicine
• Strategic direction for the practice's growth and service offerings
• Building lasting professional and personal value through business ownership
• Access to 12 dedicated support departments covering all aspects of business management, from finance to HR to clinical systems

About You

• Experienced veterinary surgeon, registered veterinary nurse, or practice manager with demonstrable leadership capability
• Ambitious drive to own and grow a successful veterinary business
• Commitment to clinical excellence and team development
• Ready to shape your own professional future with entrepreneurial spirit

Why Vets for Pets Bearsden?

• Complete clinical and operational autonomy—your practice, your vision
• Financial support that eliminates start-up costs and risk
• Immediate salary from day one as you build equity
• Access to a national network of 440 independently-run practices
• 12 specialist support departments: finance, HR, marketing, recruitment, clinical governance, IT, supply chain, and more
• Established team in place with strong clinical credentials
• RCVS PSS-accredited practice with ISFM silver status and nurse training status
• Proven client base and established reputation in the community
• True work-life balance with manageable rota and out-of-hours support

About the Practice

Vets for Pets Bearsden has operated since 2012 and has established itself as a trusted small animal provider in the Glasgow area. The practice manages a diverse client base largely comprising dogs, cats, and rabbits, supported by an experienced in-house team of seven clinical colleagues. The facility is RCVS PSS-accredited, holds ISFM silver status, and actively trains veterinary nurses, reflecting its commitment to clinical standards and professional development. Vets for Pets itself operates as a network of over 440 locally-owned small animal practices, each run independently by their owners but supported by centralised business functions. This model gives you the independence of business ownership combined with the backing of a national infrastructure—no isolation, no reinventing the wheel.