Join an award-winning independent practice with a genuinely flexible rota, no out-of-hours cover, and the chance to shape a brand-new surgical hub. Work just 16 shifts a month on a 4-day week.
No overnight on-call. One late shift per week (1 pm to 10:30 pm) running evening surgery. Calls after 10:30 pm forwarded to Vets Now in Newport. 1:6 weekend rota (Saturdays and Sundays, counting toward 4-day week).
Riverside Veterinary Care is seeking an experienced small animal vet with strong surgical interests to join their ambitious independent practice in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. This is a full-time or part-time permanent role with a genuinely flexible rota that prioritises work-life balance: full-time vets typically work a 4-day week with just 1:6 weekends (counting toward your 4-day week), plus one late shift per week running evening surgery. After 10:30 pm, calls transfer to Vets Now in Newport, so there is no overnight on-call requirement.
The practice is undergoing a major expansion, with a new surgical hub, dedicated dental suite with dental X-ray, three additional consulting rooms, and improved kennels due for completion in October 2026. This is your chance to influence the development of an expanding surgical service within a well-equipped first-opinion practice in a beautiful area at the gateway to the Brecon Beacons National Park.
The practice serves Abergavenny and Ebbw Vale across two standalone clinics. Staff enjoy a strong team culture, with monthly practice meetings, collaborative decision-making on new facilities, and genuine support for professional development.
Riverside Veterinary Care is a proudly independent, award-winning small animal practice serving Monmouthshire and the Welsh Valleys. The practice was established and is owned by Bernice, who became partner after three years and sole owner in 2015. Co-director Helen Rippin, an RVN with anaesthesia and critical care qualifications, partners with Bernice to lead a practice where professional development and team wellbeing are central. The practice won Best Vet in County at the Best UK Vets Awards in 2023 and 2024, and the John Sheridan Award for advanced business development at the Vet Dynamics Conference 2023.
The team comprises 7 vets with varied interests including imaging, acupuncture, behavioural medicine, surgery, and critical care, plus experienced nursing and support staff. The practice operates two clinics in Abergavenny and Ebbw Vale, equipped with digital X-ray, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, and laser therapy. The practice is part of the Vet Dynamics community and operates with a philosophy of 'Contextualised Veterinary Care', offering affordable options for clients on lower incomes and fostering strong relationships within the local community.
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