Branch Partner - Veterinary Surgeon

Prospect Health; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Structured operational support

Transparent reporting and decision-making

Job summary

Prospect Health is seeking a Practice Partner for a growing veterinary clinic in Gatley, South Manchester. The role involves taking clinical leadership and managing a team while participating in the clinic’s financial success.

Ideal for Veterinary Surgeons ready for ownership, the position offers support structures and the chance to lead a motivated team in a community-centric environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary practice and readiness for leadership.
• Desire for clinical autonomy and team development.
• Strong understanding of business dynamics in veterinary practice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical direction and operational leadership.
• Lead and develop the clinical team effectively.
• Engage with the community and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team development

Business awareness

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

We are supporting a progressive veterinary group with the appointment of a Practice Partner for a well-established and growing clinic in Gatley, Greater Manchester.

This opportunity has been created for a Veterinary Surgeon who is ready to step into practice ownership with influence, combining hands-on clinical leadership with the ability to shape how a modern, community-focused clinic operates. The partnership model provides the freedom to lead locally, alongside the reassurance of structured operational and commercial support.

The Opportunity
As Practice Partner, you will take responsibility for the clinical direction, team development, and day-to-day leadership of the practice, while sharing directly in its financial performance and long-term value.

Gatley offers a loyal and engaged client base, a varied small animal caseload, and strong demand driven by its suburban setting and excellent transport links. This is an opportunity to build a practice known for quality, consistency, and team stability, without the pressure of managing everything alone.

Who This Role Will Suit
This role will suit a Veterinary Surgeon who:
Is ready to move into ownership and leadershipWants to retain clinical autonomy and influence over how care is deliveredEnjoys leading and developing a stable, motivated clinical teamIs commercially aware, but wants support with business complexityIs looking for a long-term role with progression and value creation
The Partnership Model
Equity ownership in the clinic, with profits shared monthlyAligned incentives, ensuring you benefit directly from practice successParticipation in business growth, both income and capital valuePre-defined exit and buy-back structure, providing long-term security and clarity
Support & Infrastructure
Clinical freedom, with access to a wider peer network for collaboration and supportCentralised business services, including finance, HR, marketing, procurement, and complianceDedicated operational support, working alongside you on performance, growth, and team engagementTransparent reporting systems, enabling informed and confident decision-making
Location
Gatley A desirable South Manchester suburb with excellent transport links, a strong sense of community, and an attractive balance between city access and residential living.

This is an ideal opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon seeking ownership without isolation, leadership without excessive risk, and a clear pathway to long-term professional and financial reward within a supportive partnership model.

All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.