Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon - 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? Abbey Vets in South Wales is offering a fantastic opportunity to join our close-knit, forward-thinking team.



We've just filled one spot - now, due to relocation, we're looking for another brilliant vet to join us!

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 intoyour 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.

The 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 nurse-led in-patient care Monday-Friday Clinical freedom with excellent internal case support Strong team of 12 vets, including cert holders in Surgery, Medicine & Radiology + visiting Specialists

Life in South Wales

Nestled on the edge of the

Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

, our Abergavenny branch 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)

.

The Rota

4-day week (part-time considered) 1:5 full Saturdays + 1:20 Saturday mornings No new out-of-hours work - just in-patient cover with support from our dedicated night RVNs Protected lunch breaks, built-in admin time, 15-min appointments Flexibility to work across sites or focus on one

Hear from Our Team

"Coming back from a career break was daunting, but Abbey's support made all the difference. Flexibility, time for cases, and a great work-life balance." -

Rhiannon, joined 2022

"As a new grad, Abbey has been the perfect place to grow. Supportive team, varied caseload, and real encouragement to learn." -

Eileen, joined 2021

What's in It for You?

40,000-65,000 salary DOE 5 days CPD + 1750 budget 28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays) HealthShield + Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced parental & sick pay RCVS, VDS + 1 membership paid Pet discount, volunteering day, cycle to work Visa sponsorship available Wellness support + more!

Apply Now

If you're looking for a role where your voice matters and your development is supported, get in touch today. We look forward to hearing from you!