Vets for Pets
Veterinary Surgeon - Part time hours to fit around you
Requirements
Candidates should have small animal experience in general practice and be confident clinically. Strong communication and people skills are essential, while additional qualifications or specialist interests are welcomed.
Job Description
If you’re looking to work alongside experienced, supportive colleagues in a practice that is growing and evolving, we’d love to welcome you to Bangor North Wales Vets for Pets.
About Us
We’re a friendly, diverse team who genuinely enjoy working together and sharing knowledge. Our experienced nursing team brings over 20 years of expertise across first opinion and emergency care, while our front-of-house colleagues offer 15 years of customer care experience, creating a confident, capable, and welcoming environment for both clients and patients.
Collaboration and development are at the heart of what we do. We regularly invest in both internal and external CPD, and we’re passionate about helping each team member grow. Whether you have a specific clinical interest or are still exploring your options, you’ll be fully supported by both the practice and our experienced regional network.
The Role
Due to continued growth in caseload, we’re now seeing a broader and more complex range of medical and surgical cases, offering excellent variety in your day-to-day work.
We also work with visiting specialists across areas such as orthopaedics and cardiology, allowing us to deliver advanced care to our loyal client base and we’re keen to continue developing these capabilities within the team.
Our purpose-built surgery is equipped to a high clinical standard, providing you with the tools, space, and support needed to deliver exceptional patient care.
We’re looking for a Veterinary Surgeon with small animal experience in general practice, who is confident clinically and enjoys working as part of a team. Strong communication and people skills are essential. Additional qualifications or specialist interests are welcomed and fully supported, but not required.
Working Pattern
- Part-time: 20–30 hours per week
- Weekend rota shared fairly across the team
We take colleague wellbeing seriously and recognise the pressures of the veterinary profession. We actively promote a supportive and open culture, with wellbeing initiatives in place and plans for Mental Health First Aid training. Our aim is to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to thrive.
Location
Our practice is located in Menai Retail Park, offering a wide range of shops and convenient free on-site parking—perfect for a quick lunch or post-work errands.
Bangor itself is a vibrant waterfront city, rich in history and surrounded by natural beauty. From the stunning Bangor Cathedral to the nearby Snowdonia National Park and beautiful coastal beaches, there’s plenty to explore. You’ll also have easy access to larger cities such as Chester, Liverpool, and Manchester for days out or weekend trips.
What We Offer
- Salary up to £70,000 FTE (dependent on experience)
- Pension, healthcare, and paid professional memberships
- Generous CPD allowance and genuine career progression opportunities
- Exclusive lifestyle and retail discounts (including Pets at Home)
- Relocation support and visa sponsorship available (A+ rated sponsor)
For an informal and confidential conversation, please email covet@vets4pets.com or apply below.
Location: LL57 4SJ
We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!
Skills
About Vets for Pets
Vets for Pets and Companion Care are our brands within The Pets at Home Vet Group. We are part of the Pets at Home Group plc, which also includes Pets at Home retail stores and Pets Grooming salons. Together, we are the UK’s leading pet care business, providing pet owners with everything they need to be able to look after their pets. We are proud to be one of the largest veterinary groups in the UK with a national network of practices of all shapes and sizes run by our Joint Venture Partners (JVPs). The Pets at Home Vet Group operates 440+ small animal veterinary practices across the UK, including standalone and in-store practices. We believe in giving Veterinary Surgeons, Nurses and Practice Managers the opportunity and freedom to take control of their own career and future by owning and running their own practice. We are the home of joint venture partnership for ambitious veterinary surgeons in the UK veterinary market, we are committed to delivering first class service and high standards of care. Our practices are supported by dedicated business professionals based in our Support Office in Handforth who have the expertise to help them thrive. We were extremely proud to be announced the winners of the 2020 Institute of Student Employers Award’s Best Graduate Onboarding and Induction Activities Programme category, in recognition of our two-year Graduate Development Programme. Designed by vets with extensive practice and industry experience, we help develop medical, surgical and professional skills. If our unique veterinary business interests you, you can find out more on our dedicated careers site: https://www.vets4petscareers.com/