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Join a Supportive Team in Beautiful South Wales

Make a Real Impact – With a Team That’s Got Your Back

Looking for a practice where your ideas are valued, your development is a priority, and your work-life balance is protected? Then we could have the role for you!

Abbey Vets has a fantastic opportunity for a confident, first opinion, all round GP Vet to join our close-knit, forward-thinking team.

We’re looking for someone who can bring their skills and experience to the table and would be particularly interested in applications from those with a surgical bias.

Our Practice:

• 4 RCVS-accredited branches with recent refurbishments
• All sites are well-equipped with in house blood machines, ultrasound and X-ray
• Abergavenny is our main hub, and has the benefit of newly bought DR X-ray, dental X-ray, ultrasound, laser therapy, and blood gas machines
• 24-hour on site nurse-led in-patient care Monday–Friday
• Clinical freedom with excellent internal case support
• Strong team of 12 vets, including cert holders in Medicine & Radiology + visiting Specialists
• Surgical mentorship available from cert AVP, to enable development of advanced surgical procedure skills

 So why join Abbey Vets?

• Strong team spirit – We look out for each other, celebrate wins, and support each other through tough days.
• Genuine work-life balance – No skipping lunch breaks or taking work home. We build admin time into your day.
• Career development – Thinking about a certificate? We’ll fully support it. Prefer to lead or specialise? We’ll help you grow.
• Family-friendly – We work with you to make being both a vet and a parent possible.
• A place to enjoy work – From team socials to daily dog walks (optional!) and downtime spaces at every branch.

Some comments from our team:

“I started at Abbey in September 2022 following a career break. Coming back into practice initially seemed daunting but was made much easier with a friendly and supportive team. There is a collaborative approach to cases and fabulous nursing and admin support. There are new ultrasound and x-ray systems, and time built into the day for work ups and admin. Flexibility with hours and a family friendly approach has allowed me to find a better work life balance.” R, joined us in 2022

“Starting at Abbey Vets as a New Grad has been a great experience and has helped me to develop my skills and confidence in both surgical and medical cases. Being part of a great team of both more experienced vets, and vets at my experience level means there is a great range of support to draw from, and the environment encourages learning and improving skills.” E, joined us in 2021

More about this fantastic opportunity:

• Salary – up to £65,000 per annum (pro rata) – more considered for an applicant with a surgical certificate or who has an interest in working towards one. We’re open to discussion!
• Full-time (4-day week) – part-time considered. We are also open to flexible working patterns, as it is more important for us to find the right candidate who will fit in with our team
• Participation in our Saturday rota 1:5 and support our on-call rota for inpatients only 1:6. (Mon-Fri only, no nights on call on Sat/Sun/BH’s). Dedicated night RVN on site to provide routine meds/care.
• 8.45am start. Last appointment 6.15pm
• 15-minute appointments

Life in South Wales:

Nestled on the edge of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park,  Abergavenny was named Best Place to Live in Wales by The Sunday Times – and for good reason! Great food, lively community, and beautiful surroundings make it a great place to live and work.

Close to Bristol and Cardiff (45 mins) and London (2.5 hrs).

Our excellent range of benefits includes (pro rata):

• 28 days holiday including bank hols (based on 4 days/week)
• £1750 CPD allowance per annum plus 5 days
• Health Shield – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• One day paid for volunteering (your choice of where)
• My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Company sick pay
• Visa sponsorship
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities
• Colleague engagement survey
• CPD/training support

If you’re interested in this great opportunity, please get in touch!

For more information/an informal chat or to apply with a CV email Amanda Williams, Clinical Director – amanda.williams@abbeyvets.co.uk

 We look forward to hearing from you

Join a Supportive Team in Beautiful South Wales

Make a Real Impact – With a Team That’s Got Your Back

Looking for a practice where your ideas are valued, your development is a priority, and your work-life balance is protected? Then we could have the role for you!

The Opportunity

Are you a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse who takes pride in excellent clinical standards and enjoys working as part of a supportive, forward-thinking team? If so, we would love to meet you.

We are looking for a full-time RVN to join our friendly, established nursing team across our four RCVS-accredited branches in beautiful South Wales.

Abbey Vets is home to 13 Veterinary Surgeons, 12 RVNs, 3 SVNs and 3 Animal Care Assistants across 4 well-equipped sites. Our team includes certificate holders in Medicine and Radiology, allowing us to offer a varied and interesting caseload while maintaining exceptional standards of care. Our main Abergavenny site provides 24-hour nursing care for inpatients, ensuring continuity and gold-standard treatment.

The Role

This position offers genuine nursing and skill growth. You will:
• Assist with routine and advanced surgical procedures
• Support diagnostic imaging
• Run nurse consultations
• Deliver high standards of patient and client care
• Work collaboratively across our four branches

Confidence in routine theatre work, imaging and consultations is desirable. Sole charge experience is advantageous but not essential — full training and support will be provided.

Although our OOH service is outsourced, we retain our own inpatients Monday–Saturday to ensure continuity of care.

Why Join Abbey Vets?

We are proud members of the BVA Great Workplaces Scheme, reflecting our commitment to a positive, inclusive culture, professional development, team wellbeing and psychological safety.

Our branches are nestled around the stunning Brecon Beacons — perfect for scenic lunchbreak walks or a post-shift hike.

Benefits (Pro Rata)

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• No weekends
• No OOH
• 1 in 6 weeks off following nights
• 6 weeks holiday including Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• CPD allowance: 3 days + £600 per year (pro rata)
• RCVS & VDS fees paid (pro rata)
• Pension
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & sick pay
• Employee pet discount scheme
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Option to buy & sell holiday
• Cycle to work scheme
• HealthShield cash plan (including EAP, counselling, physio, health assessments & retail discounts)
• Optional health insurance
• Wellness programmes
• And more…

Interested?

For an informal chat, please contact Hannah Welsman (Clinical Support Manager) on 01873 852391.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to:
hannah.welsman@abbeyvets.co.uk

Facebook: @abbeyvetswales

Join a team where your nursing skills are valued, your development is supported, and your wellbeing matters.

**No agency submissions – direct applications only please.**

Join a Supportive Team in Beautiful South Wales

Make a Real Impact – With a Team That’s Got Your Back

Looking for a practice where your ideas are valued, your development is a priority, and your work-life balance is protected? Then we could have the role for you!

The Opportunity

Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) who takes pride in high clinical standards and enjoys working as part of a supportive, collaborative team?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an RVN to join us primarily at our main Abergavenny site, with some cover required at our Tredegar, Brecon and Monmouth branches.

We are happy to consider full-time applicants (6-week rolling rota), part-time applicants, and job share arrangements. Flexible working patterns will be discussed for the right candidate.

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 certificate holders in Surgery and Medicine — 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 – Theatre (08:30–17:30)
• Week 2 – Kennels (08:00–17:00) including Saturday 08:00–19:00
• Week 3 – Procedures (10:00–19:00)
• Week 4 – Consulting (09:00–18:30)
• Week 5 – Nights (Inpatients only, 18:00–08:30)
• Week 6 – Week Off

Part-time or job share applicants will have a rota tailored accordingly.

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 lunchbreak walks or finishing your shift with a hike.

Benefits (Pro Rata)

• Salary £26,500–£31,000 per annum (DOE)
• 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• CPD allowance: 3 days + £600 per year
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Health Shield cash plan (including wellbeing treatments and support)
• RCVS membership paid plus one additional subscription
• VDS cover
• Enhanced family leave
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks – discounts and cashback on shopping, travel and entertainment
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company sick pay
• Annual pay reviews
• CPD and training support
• Career progression opportunities
• Focus on employee wellbeing

Interested?

For an informal chat, please contact Hannah Welsman (Clinical Support Manager) on 01873 852391.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to:
hannah.welsman@abbeyvets.co.uk

Facebook: @abbeyvetswales

Join a team where your nursing skills are valued, your development is supported, and your wellbeing matters.

**No agency submissions – direct applications only please.**