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6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Private Medical Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave
Certificate support
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
BVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS Fees
Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice Apply
Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - FTC
Alphavet Veterinary Centre, Langstone, Newport, Wales
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Salary up to £75,000 FTE DOE
Veterinary Surgeon
AlphaVets, Risca and Langstone, Newport, Wales
Salary up to £75,000 DOE
Welcome bonus up to £1500
Relocation Allowance up to £1500
Shape Your Future with AlphaVets
Looking for clinical freedom, true flexibility, and real career development? At AlphaVets, we’ve built an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally. As a Veterinary Surgeon at AlphaVets, you’ll grow your skills, be part of a passionate and supportive team, consult, operate, and treat inpatients, or opt for a consulting-only role if you prefer. Our dual-location clinics offer excellent clinical exposure, including orthopaedic work-ups and advanced laparoscopic opportunities, so you can follow your clinical interests and ambitions.
Proud to Be Part of IVC Evidensia
At IVC Evidensia, we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people — across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we care for approximately 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose — Healthy Animals, Happy Owners — we champion long-term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.
Supportive, Skilled and Well-equipped
Since opening in 1996, AlphaVets has invested heavily in state-of-the-art facilities and we're moving our Risca branch into our new purpose built practice during 2026:
Risca: 3 consulting rooms, digital x-rays, ultrasound, in-house lab, sterilisation room, and state-of-the-art dental equipment.
Langstone: Recently refurbished with separate dog and cat wards, dental suite, x-ray/ultrasound, endoscopy, laparoscopy, and advanced orthopaedic and spinal equipment.
You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of 3 Veterinary Surgeons, experienced nurses, and committed reception staff, including RCVS advanced practitioners and surgical certificate holders. We foster a culture of transparency, personal development, and support, ensuring every team member can thrive.
Flexibility that fits your lifestyle
Wherever you are in your career, we support you. This is a 12 month fixed term contract, our flexible approach to rota patterns ensures work-life balance is achievable, whether you want a standard week of 40 hours, or a bespoke schedule tailored to your lifestyle. We're also open to part time, 3 or 4 days with split time between surgery and consulting.
In return, we ask that you’re a confident communicator, willing to collaborate within the team to help our patients, and passionate about veterinary care.
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance
Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Colleague Benefits
Alphavet Veterinary Centre, Langstone
Langstone Business Village, Langstone Park, Newport, NP18 2LH, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Maizie Brown from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.