Registered Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal

About the Role

You’ll be joining Alphavet Veterinary Centre as a Registered Veterinary Nurse, splitting your time between their Langstone and Risca branches in Newport. This full-time role offers 38.4 hours per week across Monday to Friday, with just five 4.5-hour Saturday shifts required annually – a genuinely manageable schedule that respects your weekends. The practice brings together five veterinary surgeons, experienced nurses, and a dedicated reception team, with several staff holding RCVS advanced practitioner qualifications and surgical certificates.

You’ll deliver the full spectrum of RVN care: performing surgery, running nurse clinics, managing inpatient care, and conducting laboratory tests. The culture here emphasises personal development and supporting team members in pursuing further qualifications – it’s a place where progression feels genuine, not just promised.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform surgical nursing duties across the two practice branches
• Run and deliver nurse clinics independently
• Manage inpatient care and monitoring
• Conduct laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures
• Collaborate with five veterinary surgeons and the nursing team to maintain high standards of patient care
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients across both locations

Requirements

• RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse (essential)
• Experience in small animal practice (preferred)
• Ability to work flexibly across two practice locations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Leave: 6.6 weeks annual leave, plus additional holiday on your birthday
• Wellbeing: Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption and surrogacy pay; Private Medical Insurance; Cycle to Work scheme; discounted gym membership; non-accidental injury support
• Professional Development: £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata; certificate support; access to IVC Evidensia Academy learning platform; Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia; research funding opportunities; Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme
• Memberships: VDS cover and RCVS fees covered
• Additional Benefits: Pawsome Benefits reward gateway (100s of retailer discounts); 5% employee/3% employer pension; discounted staff pet care

About the Practice

Alphavet Veterinary Centre is a small animal practice based in Langstone, Newport, with a second branch in Risca. The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, a significant veterinary group. Alphavet treats dogs, cats, and small pets, and has built a reputation for clinical excellence – several team members hold advanced RCVS qualifications and surgical certificates.

The practice is genuinely committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and positive workplace culture. Management maintains an open-door policy, and the team actively invests in staff development and wellbeing, recognising that people are fundamental to their success.