Abbey Veterinary Centres – Abergavenny, South Wales
Ready for an RVN role that offers real variety, genuine balance and a workplace that supports your wellbeing?
We’re excited to welcome a new RVN to our friendly team at Abbey Vets!
You will be based primarily at our main Abergavenny site, with some cover required at our Tredegar, Brecon and Monmouth branches.
For full-time applicants, the role follows a structured 6-week rolling rota – including one full week off in every six-week cycle. This built-in recovery week provides genuine time to reset, plan holidays creatively, or simply enjoy extended time away from work.
** Salary up to £31,000 per annum (DOE)
About Us:
Abbey Vets is home to 12 RVNs, 3 SVNs and 3 ACAs working across four well-equipped, RCVS-accredited practices.
With 13 Veterinary Surgeons – including a certificate holder in Medicine and another currently working towards a Surgery certificate, we provide a varied and interesting caseload. Our main Abergavenny site provides 24-hour nursing for inpatients, ensuring excellent continuity and standards of patient care.
The Role
You will utilise your nursing skills fully, supporting high standards of clinical and client care within a friendly and professional team.
Confidence in assisting with routine surgery, diagnostic imaging and nurse consultations is desirable. Sole charge experience is advantageous but not essential – full training and support will be provided.
For full-time applicants, the 6-week rolling rota consists of:
• Week 1 – Procedures (10:00–19:00)
• Week 2 – Consulting (09:00–18:30)
• Week 3 – Theatre (08:30–17:30)
• Week 4 – Kennels (08:00–17:00) including Saturday 08:00–19:00
• Week 5 – Nights (Inpatients only, 18:00–08:30)
• Week 6 – Week Off
Our OOH service is outsourced; however, we retain our own inpatients from Monday 9am to Saturday 6pm to ensure continuity of care.
Why Join Abbey Vets?
We are proud members of the BVA Great Workplaces Scheme, reflecting our commitment to a supportive, inclusive culture, professional development and employee wellbeing.
Our branches are located around the beautiful Brecon Beacons – ideal for scenic lunch break walks or finishing your shift with a hike.
To find out more visit our website – www.abbeyvets.co.uk
Or find us on Facebook – @abbeyvetswales
As proud members of the VetPartners family we offer a fantastic range of benefits including:
- 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
- CPD allowance: 3 days + £600 per year
- Health Cash Plan – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
- RCVS / VCI Membership paid
- One other membership subscription
- VDS cover
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary fees
- Offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
- Cycle to Work scheme
- CPD/training support
- Company sick pay
- Colleague engagement survey
- Annual pay reviews
- Focus on employee wellbeing
- Career progression opportunities
We work hard to be a great place to work. As the newly awarded Employer of the Year, VetPartners offers a supportive, progressive environment where you can thrive.
Sounds interesting? …. take the next step today
For more information, an informal chat or to apply with your CV please contact:
Hannah Welsman, Practice Director – hannah.welsman@abbeyvets.co.uk tel. 01873 852391.
Join a team where your nursing skills are valued, your development is supported, and your wellbeing matters.
