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Published
May 7, 2026
Location
South West, South West, United Kingdom
Category
Job Type
Perm  
Salary
£60,000 — £120,000

Description

Lead Veterinary Surgeon / Co-Owner Opportunity

Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal Practice

Well-Connected Suburban Area on the Outskirts of a Major Southwest City

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and compassionate Veterinary Surgeon to step into a Lead Veterinary Surgeon / Co-Owner position within a well-established small animal practice in a thriving suburban location on the outskirts of a major Southwest city.

This respected two-vet practice has been built over more than 30 years by its current owner, who has developed a loyal and longstanding client base and is now looking to take a step back and welcome a new clinical leader into the business. The role offers the rare chance to combine clinical leadership with genuine practice ownership potential, all while benefiting from a superb support network behind the practice.

About the Role

The successful candidate will take ownership of the clinic’s day-to-day operations, leading and inspiring the team while shaping clinical standards and driving excellence in patient care.

This is an ideal opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to progress into leadership and practice ownership without feeling isolated. Extensive support is available through a collaborative partnership network, including mentorship, clinical guidance, and access to experienced professionals. Out-of-hours care is fully supported via a local emergency hub, ensuring a healthy work-life balance and strong clinical backup when needed.

Previous business ownership experience is not required. The practice is seeking a vet with strong clinical skills, ambition, leadership potential, and a vision for the future of the practice.

About the Practice

This friendly and established small animal practice is equipped with excellent onsite facilities, including:

  • In-house laboratory
  • Digital X-ray
  • Ultrasound
  • Access to referral specialists when required

The practice has built an excellent reputation within the local community and continues to enjoy a loyal and growing client base.

The Ideal Candidate

The practice is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who:

  • Enjoys building strong client relationships
  • Is passionate about high clinical standards and patient care
  • Has leadership ambitions and enjoys mentoring others
  • Wants to play an active role in shaping the future of a practice
  • Is interested in long-term progression and potential co-ownership

Why Join?

  • Rare Lead Vet / Co-Owner opportunity
  • Established client base built over 30 years
  • Strong support network and mentorship
  • Excellent clinical facilities
  • Collaborative and friendly environment
  • Genuine autonomy with ongoing support
  • Well-connected suburban location with excellent transport links and access to city amenities, countryside, and coastline

For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please email or call to discuss further.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email m.pinder@purovets.com

You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.  

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/ 

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-58189

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