Practice Owner

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to establish and lead your own small animal veterinary practice in Macclesfield, a vibrant market town on the edge of the Peak District with excellent transport links to Manchester. Rather than starting from scratch alone, you'll have the backing of Vets for Pets' comprehensive ownership model, which combines clinical and operational autonomy with dedicated business support.

Your practice will operate from a purpose-built 1,400 sq ft space within Lyme Green Business Park's existing Pet Care Centre—positioning you for immediate client visibility and footfall. You'll have true freedom to define your clinical protocols, client relationships, and team culture, with no corporate direction dictating your medical decisions or practice management approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all clinical decision-making and establish clinical protocols aligned with your vision
• Build and manage your own team, shaping the practice culture
• Develop client relationships and grow your patient base within the local community
• Manage day-to-day operations and financial performance of the practice
• Oversee the practice transition from setup (6–12 months) through launch and growth
• Collaborate with Vets for Pets' support teams on recruitment, finance, IT, marketing, and HR as needed

Requirements

• Qualified veterinary surgeon (MRCVS/RCVS registered)
• Proven experience as a veterinary professional
• Business acumen and entrepreneurial mindset
• Ability to invest a minimum of £20,000 (sole ownership) or pro-rata share (co-ownership); remaining capital sourced via partnered bank financing
• Commitment to building a sustainable, profitable practice

Benefits

• 100% ownership and control of clinical and operational decisions
• Competitive salary from day one, plus 100% of future profits
• Pension scheme, life cover, and income protection included
• Generous 28-day holiday package
• Two-year loan repayment holiday to establish your business
• Twice-yearly dividend payments once loans are repaid
• Comprehensive business support: recruitment, finance, payroll, IT, marketing, and HR services
• Access to a community of fellow practice owners for peer support and networking
• 100% entitlement to goodwill and asset value upon exit; Vets for Pets assists with practice sale and buyer matching
• Insurance coverage (e.g., locum fees during unexpected absences)
• Capital appreciation—you benefit from the value your practice gains over time

About the Practice

Macclesfield Vets is a brand-new small animal practice opening under Vets for Pets' innovative ownership model. The practice will be housed within Lyme Green Business Park's Pet Care Centre, a co-location that provides built-in client flow and visibility. The facility will include three consulting rooms, prep and theatre areas, X-ray and laboratory facilities, separate cat and dog wards with isolation capability, pharmacy, office, and a fully branded reception area.

Vets for Pets supports practice owners through a flexible, transparent revenue-share model (sliding scale based on net turnover, not profit) combined with expert guidance on strategy, recruitment, finance, and growth. This is not a corporate chain with top-down protocols—it's a partnership designed to help you build a valuable, profitable asset while maintaining full clinical autonomy.