Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal – VetsforPets, Bangor

Vetni; Bangor; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Bangor is seeking a qualified veterinarian for a maternity cover position. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a close-knit team, providing high-quality care with flexible scheduling. Ideal candidates will have strong surgical and medical skills. The practice prioritizes clinical freedom and collaboration. Salary up to £60,000 (FTE, DOE).

Qualifications

• Good surgical and medical skills.
• Ability to work sole charge occasionally.
• Passionate about delivering excellent service as part of a highly skilled team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care with a balance of consults and surgical work.
• Occasionally work sole charge and make clinical decisions in a small team.
• Maintain a 1 in 3 Saturday rota (9am–1pm) as part of the schedule.
• Collaborate with the practice team to deliver excellent service to a loyal client base.

Skills

Surgical skills

Medical skills

Clinical decision making

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has come available to join a well-established and close-knit team in Bangor paying up to £60,000 (FTE, DOE). This is a maternity cover position for 12 months with the potential to become permanent. The practice is based close to Bangor’s town centre, with easy commuting options to Belfast by train or car.

This is a fixed term position to cover maternity leave; full time is preferred but part-time will be considered. The role includes 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (9am to 1pm) with no OOHs or Sundays, and a typical full-time range of 35–40 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have good surgical and medical skills and be capable of working sole charge occasionally. The practice is a friendly, hands-on environment where decisions can be made quickly with clinical freedom.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care with a balance of consults and surgical work.
• Occasionally work sole charge and make clinical decisions in a small team.
• Maintain a 1 in 3 Saturday rota (9am–1pm) as part of the schedule.
• Collaborate with the practice team to deliver excellent service to a loyal client base.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Good surgical and medical skills.
• Ability to work sole charge occasionally.
• Passionate about delivering excellent service as part of a highly skilled team.
• Able to start around January 2026 or as agreed.

Additional Information

• Vets for Pets Bangor is a well-established practice with a loyal client base.
• Team of 3 vets including the practice owners, Stephen and Shona.
• Fixed-term position for 12 months to cover maternity leave; 35–40 hours per week preferred; part-time considered.
• Contact: [e-mail] or 02891 857200.