Practice Ownership at Vets for Pets Gillingham

Vets for Pets Gillingham is a well-performing in-store practice, based within a busy Pets at Home store. It opened its doors in 2017 and has performed well since then. The practice has a strong local reputation and a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical professionals who work really well together.

The environment that the team have created in this practice make it a really attractive place to work, which is reflected in the service the clients receive and therefore the reviews the practice gets. It benefits from nearly 3,000 active clients, who are very loyal and are supported by external out-of-hours support. This makes for a good work/life balance for the team and allows the practice to offer 7-day a week opening hours.

The store is based on a retail park, with neighbouring businesses including Poundland, Aldi, Smyths Toys and Iceland. There is an abundance of free parking and excellent commuter links provided by Gillingham train station, numerous bus routes and the practice is located just off the M2. There’s also a large residential area just across the road, which provides a lot of footfall at the practice.

The practice itself is on a mezzanine level inside the store and offers three consult rooms, one of which includes X-ray, an operating theatre, separate cat and dog kennels and waiting areas, isolation ward, large prep area and a separate office and its own colleague area.

As this is a fairly young practice, not only does it have a new look and feel, it also has plenty to offer a new partner in terms of scope for growth. With over 40% of its clients on care plans, you’ll benefit from a loyal client base while further developing the potential of the practice.

This practice has a dedicated team, comprising:

• 2 RVNs
• 1 SVN
• 1 Practice Manager
• 3.5 PHAs

The team have a great work ethic and have worked hard to create a welcoming and positive environment for both colleagues and clients. The addition of a vet practice owner would give further opportunity to maximise the potential of this practice.

Practice ownership is the only model in the industry that gives you clinical autonomy. You're independent to make your own clinical and practice-based decisions, allowing you to run your practice, your way, and enables you to have the freedom to make the best decisions for your patients.

Partnering with us offers an affordable route to ownership, making the dream of owning your own practice more achievable than ever. 

We have 12 dedicated departments that support you in all aspects of business, setting you on the path to success. Our model includes a guaranteed salary from day one, whilst having the security of being part of a wider group.

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