The Headlines:
Part time RVN role as part of a job share position
6 week rolling rota including a week of 3 x night shifts and NO WEEKENDS
3 days per week, average of 23hrs per week. Salary DOE
Location: Abbey Vets, Abergavenny (main), Monmouth, Tredegar, Brecon: South Wales
The Role:
Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse who has excellent clinical standards and is a team player? If so, you could be just the person we are looking for!
We are looking for a part time RVN to join us on a permanent basis as part of a job share position for 3 days a week with an average of 23hrs per week. Abbey Vets is made up of a team of 12 RVNs, 3 SVNs and 2 ACAs across our practices in Abergavenny, Monmouth, Brecon and Tredegar. With 13 vets and 4 well equipped, RCVS accredited sites we provide a varied and interesting case load. Our Vet team includes certificate holders in Surgery and Medicine meaning we can provide excellent services to our patients and clients, and our nursing team experience an interesting and varied case load. 24-hour nursing at our main Abergavenny site also enables us to provide excellent clinical care to our patients.
With excellent facilities and a fantastic team, you will be utilizing your nursing skills to promote high standards of clinical and client care alongside a supportive team. Confidence in assisting with routine operations, diagnostic imaging and nurse consultations is desired. Personal development is supported and encouraged. Previous sole charge nursing experience is an advantage, but not essential as training and support will be given.
You will take part in a rolling 6 week rota, working 3 days per week (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday) consisting of:
- 1 week theatre (0830-1730)
- 1 week kennels (0800-1700)
- 1 week procedures (1000-1900)
- 1 week consulting (0900-1830)
- 1 week nights – inpatients only (1800-0830)
- 1 week off
Our OOH is outsourced, but we keep our own inpatients from Monday 9am – Saturday 6pm to ensure continuity of care for our patients.
This role will mainly be based in Abergavenny, however will also require some cover in our other branches of Tredegar, Brecon and Monmouth.
We’re proud to be part of the BVA Great Workplaces scheme, a program that recognizes and supports exceptional workplace culture in the veterinary profession. This accreditation reflects our commitment to fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. By joining us, you’ll be part of a team that values your wellbeing, encourages professional growth, and celebrates the contributions you bring to our shared mission of delivering outstanding care.
Our branches are nestled around the beautiful Brecon Beacons—ideal if you love a scenic lunch break walk or fancy finishing your shift with a hike.
Some of the benefits of our role include:
- A competitive salary DOE
- 1 in 6 weeks off following nights
- CPD: 3 days and £600 pa (pro rata)
- 6 weeks Holiday including Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Pension
- Access to HealthShield and optional health insurance
- Healthshield offers payment towards routine healthcare and access to wellbeing support. This includes our Employee Assistance Programme, which provides counsellors to offer emotional support, telephone counselling and practical information/advice on matters such as debt, housing issues, consumer issues, family concerns and includes access to on demand physio, online health assessments and skin vision as well as discounts and perks on some big brands.
- Employee pet discount scheme
- RCVS + VDS paid.
- One day paid for volunteering (your choice of where)
- Option to buy and sell Holiday
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and sick pay.
- Wellness programmes
- Cycle to work scheme.
- And more!
For further information about the practice please view our website www.abbeyvets.co.uk, Facebook page (@abbeyvetswales) or contact Hannah on 01873 852391.
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please do get in touch! You can apply with a CV and covering letter to our clinical support manager at hannah.welsman@abbeyvets.co.uk
We look forward to hearing from you!
