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
