Alphavet Veterinary Centre, Langstone, Newport, Wales

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Salary up to £75,000 DOE, welcome bonus up to £5,000 and relocation allowance up to £5,000  

Looking for a new role? Join us at AlphaVets, a well-established dual-site practice with locations in Langstone and Risca, offering a senior, hybrid role that combines clinical work with leadership responsibilities. This position provides the opportunity to drive clinical excellence, mentor colleagues, and help shape the strategic direction of the practice, while maintaining a varied clinical caseload. With modern, well-equipped facilities across both sites and a strong focus on clinical freedom and flexibility, the practice offers exposure to advanced procedures including orthopaedics and laparoscopy, within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Team: 3 Veterinary Surgeons, experienced nurses, and reception team
Certificate holders: RCVS advanced practitioners and surgical certificate holders
Facilities (Risca): 3 consult rooms, digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab, dental suite, sterilisation room
Facilities (Langstone): Separate dog/cat wards, dental suite, x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, laparoscopy, advanced orthopaedic & spinal equipment
Caseload: Mix of consults, surgery, and inpatient care with advanced orthopaedic and laparoscopic opportunities
Role split: ~75% clinical with additional leadership, mentoring, and strategic input across both sites

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality clinical care across consultations, surgery, and inpatient management
Provide clinical leadership, mentoring, and support to the wider team
Contribute to case discussions, clinical decision-making, and team development
Support the ongoing growth, performance, and strategic direction of the practice
Work collaboratively across both sites to ensure continuity of care

Working Pattern:

Full-time role across 4 or 5 days per week
1 day off per week
1 in 5 Saturday rota (8:00am – 12:30pm)
Split working between Langstone and Risca

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:

A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

How We’ll Support You

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
£1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

6.8 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
Private medical insurance
Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
Retail discounts and cashback offers
Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets