Frequently asked questions
Our partnership model is open to qualified Veterinary Surgeons, RVN’s and experienced Practice Managers. Please contact our Partnership Team to find out more about how this works for sole and multiple practice owners.
A minimum of £20k Partner Consideration per transaction is required.
The remaining finance is borrowed from one of our partnered banks.
For further detail on the finances required and valuations of practices available, please get in contact
The best thing about our model is that it’s designed to support entrepreneurial veterinary professionals who want to build a successful practice. The model includes more than 12 support functions that are there to provide you with advice and guidance on all things business such as Recruitment, Finance, HR, Marketing, Commercial and many more, allowing you to lead and develop your practice.
We appreciate that becoming a practice owner is big decision to make and we will never rush you through the process. The length of time the process takes will depend on a number of factors including which particular practice you’re interested in.
We have a number of new and existing practices available for ownership. If you can't see a practice advertised in your ideal locations, please contact the team to discuss your requirements as new opportunities will regularly become available.
Our Discovery Day gives you the opportunity to meet with several key colleagues to understand how we support you as a partner. The Discovery day is specifically for you to ask as many questions as you need to and to engage with our colleagues to ensure you are fully informed of the support we provide.
Practice owners will draw a competitive salary from day one, reflective of the role they have in practice as a Vet, RVN or Practice Manager. You have control over what salary you take and will also receive a benefits package as a Practice Owner. Once all loans have been repaid, as practice owner you will then benefit from dividends which are paid twice annually.
Yes. The Vets for Pets practice owner model offers complete clinical and operational autonomy, meaning you can choose what products and supplied you use in your practice. Our Supplier Relations team will work with suppliers to negotiate the best rates on products but will not restrict you to an approved list.
When the time comes that you want to exit the practice, you can sell your shares to a new practice owner. The Partnership team will support you to market your practice to find a new buyer and help facilitate the sale.
Both existing practices and brand new practice openings are available across the network, each offering their own unique benefits. Our team will work with you to find the right practice to meet your needs.