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Conway Road Veterinary Surgery

Conway Road Veterinary Surgery is a first opinion, small animal practice offering a caring, value-for-money service to companion animal owners.

The Practice is accredited under the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons' Practice Standards Scheme as a "Tier 2 Small Animal" Practice. We are also a Veterinary Nurse Training Practice. The purpose of this page is to provide information on services provided and special offers/events taking place at the practice. If you have any questions/concerns about specific medical conditions or the

health of your pet, please contact us by phone or email. Alternatively, you can visit our website where you will find many useful and informative links.

31/01/2025

Week beginning 3rd February:

As part of the ongoing refurbishment to improve our facilities, we are expecting an HGV to arrive on Monday 3rd February, delivering equipment for the surgery. This will result in the driveway being blocked during the unloading process.

If you have an appointment during this time, we would like to apologise in advance for this inconvenience and request that you please park safely a short distance away from the surgery to allow access for the HGV delivery.

Please call the surgery if you require any assistance.

Thank you for your co-operation.

08/01/2025

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
Colwyn Bay, North Wales.

We are actively seeking a full time experienced RVN to join our dedicated team at Conway Road Veterinary Surgery. No OOH cover is required. The ideal candidate will be conscientious and caring and a strong team player who can partake in all aspects within the surgery. The position will entail some clerical duties. Competitive salary offered (£36000 PA including private healthcare and pension contributions), RCVS fees covered by the practice.
The practice has existed for over 30 years and has been under the present ownership since 2015, during which time the surgery has been extensively refurbished and extended, the current renovation project is due to complete Spring 2025 (estimated).

We are a member of the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) and a RCVS Training Practice. We are also a member of XL Vets (xlvets.co.uk, which is an independent group of practices pursuing clinical excellence). The surgery provides a varied caseload with a surgical bias and we pride ourselves on being a friendly, client focused team.

If you would like to join our nursing team please forward your current CV with an accompanying cover letter by email to [email protected]

18/12/2024

Good morning everyone 🌅

We hope that everyone is looking forward to Christmas and hopefully having a well deserved few days off before welcoming in the New Year. Please see below for our Christmas hours:

Wednesday 25th Dec: Closed
Thursday 26th Dec: Closed
Wednesday 1st Jan: Closed

Out of hours care will be provided on these dates by Vets Now Colwyn Bay. The contact telephone number is 01492 338082.

Please ensure that all medication is ordered on the latest for Friday 20th to enable collection prior to Christmas as we can't guarantee delivery from our wholesalers after this date.

Thank you all for a wonderful year.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🎄

04/11/2024

THIS ROLE HAS NOW BEEN FILLED

JOB VACANCY

Veterinary Receptionist

Location: Conway Road Veterinary Surgery
Position: Veterinary Receptionist
Type: Full-time

Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic individual with a passion for animals? We are looking for a dedicated Veterinary Receptionist to join our team! The practice is currently undergoing a large refurbishment project to provide the best care to every client and patient that walks through our door.

Key Responsibilities:
● Be the first point of contact for clients, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
● Handle phone calls and in-person inquiries with empathy and professionalism.
● Schedule appointments and manage client records efficiently.
● Assist in the daily operations of the clinic and support the veterinary team.
● Continuously learn and expand your knowledge in the veterinary field to provide the best service possible.
● Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure a seamless client experience.
● Address client concerns with patience and understanding.

Qualifications/Skills:
● Strong people skills and the ability to connect with clients and their pets.
● Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
● GCSE qualifications in Maths and English.
● Basic level of computer literacy and ability to navigate various software.
● Previous experience in customer service or veterinary settings is a plus but not required.
● Team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to contribute.

What We Offer:
● A supportive and friendly work environment.
● Opportunities for professional development and training in the veterinary field.
● Competitive salary.
● 20 days leave per year, plus recognized public holidays.
● Employee discounts for the care of your pet.

If you are passionate about animal care and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, we would love to hear from you! To Apply: Please send your CV to Robi McCaffrey at [email protected] Join us in making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners

29/07/2024

RVN/Clinical Manager

Due to the continued development of the surgery, we are now actively seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse with strong leadership skills to join our team. Please contact David by email to [email protected] if you would like further information and be considered for this position.

08/07/2024

Dear Clients,
Due to the commencement of the building improvements we request for the foreseeable future that you do not use the surgery car park. Parking is available near the surgery on Conway Road. Please call the surgery if any assistance is required.
Thank you for your ongoing cooperation.

11/05/2024

Attention all cat owners 🐾🐱

You may have heard that new laws are being introduced in England where all cats must be microchipped by the 10th of June or face a fine of up to £500. We would like to reassure our clients that this is not yet being enforced in Wales. However, as your trusted Veterinary Practice we still heavily recommend our clients to consider getting your cats microchipped as a simple and effective way to be reunited with your feline friend should they get lost or stolen.

Microchipping is a quick and easy procedure that we can do in a 10 minute appointment, and the details provided are inputted into a national database that all veterinary practices have access to.

If you would like further information then please do not hesitate to contact the surgery on 01492 530 030 📞

12/04/2024

Dear Clients,

Due to your wonderful support over recent years, Conway Road Veterinary Surgery has continued to grow and flourish and in order to cater for our expanding client base, whilst maintaining our aspirations to provide excellent facilities and care to your pets, the surgery will soon be undertaking a major refurbishment to improve and expand the facilities available on site.

This exciting development will be conducted in two phases.

Phase 1 will see internal work on the existing building, starting with the instalment of a large platform lift in the preparation room that will connect all three floors of the building allowing us to transport your pet around the practice with improved comfort and ease which will then allow the second floor of the practice to be utilised to provide the following:-

1. A spacious state of the art operating theatre
2. Enhanced modern laboratory
3. Larger cattery to provide your feline friends a more comfortable stay
4. Spacious staff room and overnight care facilities
5. Additional preparation room with recovery kennels for surgical patients

In addition, we will be re-designing the first floor to provide a second operating theatre and enhanced preparation room and dental suite. The ground floor will mainly be utilised for office and extra storage space. We will be investing heavily to enhance equipment and facilities in the practice over all three floors.

In order to accommodate these improvements, there may be some minimal disruption within the surgery at certain times although we would like to assure all of our clients that we will remain fully open and function normally throughout the renovation in order to continue to provide the highest standard of care for your pets.

Phase 2 – Subject to planning permission, a two storey purpose built extension to the rear of the building. More details to follow.

05/03/2024

**edit** OWNERS FOUND, thank you for sharing!

We’ve had this beautiful boy handed in to the surgery as he was found by the A*5 slip road. He is chipped but unfortunately the phone number is incorrect.

Please share so we can reunite with the owner 🐾

25/12/2023

We would like to wish all our clients and their pets a Happy and Healthy Christmas and Best Wishes for 2024.
The surgery will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day, when emergency cover will be provided by Vets Now, we will be open as usual with the exception of these days.

15/12/2023

Nurse Consultations

At the surgery we offer nurse consultations for you and your pet. These include services such as nail trims, 6 month puppy and kitten health checks, 6 month geriatric checks, post operative checks, expressing a**l glands, conscious de-matt/grooming, as well as certain injections providing the pet has been seen by the vet prior for first injections/check-up.

We are also offering nutritional consultations with our nurse Elen. If you feel that you have any dietary questions, for example; about weight gain/loss, how much food to feed you pet or regarding any medical diets your pet may have been prescribed, then we can arrange an appointment for you to come in and discuss this further with Elen.

There are also geriatric clinics available where we can routinely discuss how your pet is doing. Once your pet is over the age of 7 years old these checks would be recommended every 6 months. During these checks the nurse can monitor their health and get a good overview of how they are doing as they are getting that little bit older. We can check blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature and carry out blood sampling. It is always best to get them checked regularly in order to notice any age related changes or to recognise any developing health issues early on.

The nurse can also carry out triage appointments. During busy times to ensure that you are not waiting longer than necessary your pet can be triaged by one of our nurses before having their appointment with the vet. This will involve gathering information about how your pet has been, what your concerns are and giving them an initial check over before the vet examines them.

We also have extended nurse consultations available at first/second vaccinations for puppies and kittens. This will be offered to you after your initial consultation with the vet, where one of the nurses can go through important information with you in depth. This will include topics such as what you should be feeding them, puppy socialisation, insurance etc.

At the point of booking your pet in for their first/second vaccinations we will let you know that this is how the appointment will run, so if you do have any questions regarding the newest member of your family then you can discuss these at your extended nurse consultation.

If you would like an appointment with one of our lovely nurses then please call the surgery on 01492 530030.

29/11/2023

We are still seeking a forever home for this affectionate little boy, Sam. We think he is roughly 5-10 years old and has been neutered last week.

He has a sweet and loving personality once he feels comfortable in his environment. He has bonded with all of the nurses in the surgery and we think he would best suit a quiet home with no children as he can be abit shy.

If you have any enquiries or know of anyone that may be interested please do not hesitate to contact us for further information. 🐾

23/11/2023

We are very pleased to share that we have passed our latest RCVS Practice Standards Scheme inspection and have received our Certificate of Accreditation meeting the Small Animal General Practice Standards.

Conway Road Veterinary Surgery has been an RCVS Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) accredited veterinary practice since 2015. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons continually update this scheme to include more criteria to pass in order to receive certification that your surgery deserves this accreditation.

For anyone who is interested in learning more about the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme and how a veterinary practice can achieve and maintain their accreditation please follow the link to their website – https://animalowners.rcvs.org.uk/home/

20/11/2023

For the last few weeks we have had a lovely little boy staying with us at the surgery and he is looking for his forever home. He is called Sam and is approximately 5 years old. Originally he had been taken in as a stray and due to unforeseen circumstances has ended up in our care after his owner was taken ill.

He seems like a very sweet boy but he can be quite nervous and shy. He has been showing all the members of staff lots of affection and has been very gentle with all of us. He loves his treats and seems happy to be handled. He can be quite mischievous. He is currently entire but we are going to neuter him before he is re-homed.

Ideally we would suggest that he is the only animal in the household and also that he is not around young children. We believe he has been living indoors and outdoors in his past home so this would be the best set up for him going forward. We do not feel that he would suit being an indoor cat.

If you are interested in re-homing Sam or know someone who might be able to offer this little boy a loving home please contact the surgery on 01492 530030.

11/08/2023

If you have been in to the surgery recently you will have noticed that there are a few new faces.

We have gained three additional members of staff and wanted to tell you a little bit more about each of them.

Hannah started working at the surgery earlier this year and will be starting her college course in September at Northop to train to become a nurse. Her passion for working with animals has stemmed from volunteer work carried out at the RSPCA. This encouraged her to pursue a career working in veterinary nursing. Hannah enjoys walking with her two French Bulldogs and hiking in the mountains.

Lucy is currently on placement at the surgery for the next year and has come to us from Harper Adams University. She is currently in her third year of training to become a veterinary nurse and has already undertaken a placement with us here at the surgery back in 2022, so she may look familiar to some of you. In her spare time Lucy enjoys horse riding and playing golf.

Elen is the newest member of staff and is a registered veterinary nurse. She has a keen interest in nurse consultations and has additional qualifications in the subject. In her spare time she loves paddle-boarding, walking the coastal path and spending time with her Sprocker Spaniel, Bon.

All of our new members of staff look forward to meeting you and your pets at the surgery. 🙂

10/08/2023

Missing ginger kitten with collar found. Originally located in Abergele area. Please call to inquire for further details

27/03/2023

London Marathon 2023

After successfully completing last years London Marathon, David has continued pounding the pavements training in preparation for a repeat performance (maybe even quicker!) in the next London Marathon on April 23rd 2023. He was very grateful and humbled by the donations received for Meningitis Research, his chosen charity for his 2022 race.
By running the 2023 London Marathon, he will be hoping to raise awareness and funds for both the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity and Prostate Cancer Research. Both of these charities are close to his heart due to personal experiences of close family members. This always give a greater insight into the invaluable work that is provided and also further research needed to support these amazing charities.
After being diagnosed with a brain tumour shortly before her 5th Birthday in 2014, David's niece Grace initially received immediate life saving treatment at Birmingham Children's Hospital, her treatment journey then took her to America to receive specialist proton beam therapy whilst remaining under the care of B*H. In 2019 she was referred to Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital for further advanced surgery due to complications resulting from the proton beam therapy, which we are pleased to say proved successful. Whilst still under medical monitoring, due to the care she has received she is able to lead a full and active life including regularly riding and successfully competing her pony. Her obvious love of animals gave her a positive focus throughout her treatment and she is now (alongside her mum) involved in the training of two ponies with the aim for them to provide therapy sessions.

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/david-snaith4gosh?utm_source=copyLink&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=david-snaith4gosh&utm_campaign=pfp-share&utm_term=1134aff05d0d4b5d83353133a5cb0f91

Prostate cancer facts - Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer in men, with more than 52,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer every year on average, 143 men every day! Every 45 minutes one man dies from prostate cancer, more than 12,000 men every year! 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime and around 475,000 men are living with and after prostate cancer (based on UK figures). David's dad has been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer and David has chosen this charity to raise more awareness of the facts surrounding this condition and also to assist in fundraising for additional research in to Prostate Cancer. Prostate Cancer Research 'work with the UK's top scientists with a shared aim of reducing morbidity, increasing survival rates and improving quality of life for men with prostate cancer'.

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/david-snaith4pcr?utm_source=copyLink&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=david-snaith4pcr&utm_campaign=pfp-share&utm_term=049aed25fca74e778633b85dde7f03c9

Any donations for either of these charities will be greatly appreciated.

13/02/2023

Veterinary Surgeon required.

North Wales small animal practice seeks an additional Veterinary Surgeon.
The practice is independently owned and growing rapidly.
Full and part time applicants considered.
Excellent career prospects for the right candidate, if desired.
The position can be moulded to suit veterinary surgeons at different phases in their career.
25 days holiday plus Bank holidays per year. Some Saturday morning shifts (8am -12pm). No out of hours.
Excellent remuneration.
CPD, MRCVS and VDS fees paid.
Company pension available if desired.

For an informal chat please contact David at [email protected]

Address

118 Conway Road
Colwyn Bay
LL297LL

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 7pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+441492530030

Website

http://www.colwynbayvets.co.uk/

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We are still seeking a forever home for this affectionate little boy, Sam. We think he is roughly 5-10 years old and has been neutered last week. He has a sweet and loving personality once he feels comfortable in his environment. He has bonded with all of the nurses in the surgery and we think he would best suit a quiet home with no children as he can be abit shy. If you have any enquiries or know of anyone that may be interested please do not hesitate to contact us for further information. 🐾

David has been training hard for the upcoming London Marathon throughout his recent annual leave, switching early morning runs from the scenic coastline of Wales to the rugged coastal paths of Protaras in Eastern Cyprus! The London Marathon takes place on Sunday 2nd October 2022 and one of the causes that David will be supporting this year is the Meningitis Research Foundation. MRF and the World Health Organisation have brought together the first ever global strategy to defeating meningitis. The funds raised will help them towards achieving their ground-breaking goal of defeating meningitis globally by 2030. If you wish to make a donation to MRF please click on this link https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/david-snaith3?utm_source=copyLink&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=david-snaith3&utm_campaign=pfp- David is also continuing to raise funds for Chris Rakestraw to aid his ongoing daily challenges he faces as a result of a terrible accident last September which left him with significant life-changing spinal injuries. If you would like to read Chris's story and make a donation please click on this link https://gofund.me/4b1c1c64 Any donations to either cause will be greatly appreciated.

Here is a lovely little video and update from Ruby's owners after she had her stem cell treatment just over 6 weeks ago. "Ruby recovered very quickly from her stem cell procedure. She was soon feeling much stronger and was very keen to exercise and play. She is back to enjoying a run and can climb stairs without difficulty. I would highly recommend the procedure to other owners."