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1 in 5 Saturday rota, 8:00am–12:30pm (day shift, not overnight on-call). No mention of night shifts or out-of-hours weekday cover.
About the Role
Join Alphavet as a senior clinician in a dual-site practice where leadership means something real. You'll split your time between Langstone and Risca, combining approximately 75% clinical work with mentoring, strategy, and team development responsibilities. This is a hybrid role that values both your surgical skills and your ability to inspire colleagues—whether you're performing advanced orthopaedics or coaching junior vets through complex cases.
The practice offers modern, well-equipped facilities at both locations, with particular strength in advanced procedures including laparoscopy and orthopaedic surgery. You'll work across 4–5 days per week with a manageable 1 in 5 Saturday rota (8:00am–12:30pm), giving you genuine work-life balance while remaining clinically engaged.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality clinical care across consultations, surgery, and inpatient management at both Langstone and Risca sites
- Provide clinical leadership and mentoring to a team of 3 veterinary surgeons, experienced nurses, and reception staff
- Contribute to case discussions, clinical decision-making, and ongoing team development
- Support the practice's strategic direction and help shape clinical protocols and standards
- Lead by example across both sites to ensure continuity of care and a collaborative team culture
- Develop and expand clinical interests in advanced areas such as orthopaedics and laparoscopy
Requirements
- Veterinary degree and current RCVS registration (or eligibility to register)
- Proven experience in primary care clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and support colleagues
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
- Proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
- Professionalism, reliability, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Enthusiasm for clinical leadership and contributing to practice strategy (essential mindset, not necessarily prior management experience)
Benefits
- Salary & bonuses: Up to £75,000 depending on experience, welcome bonus up to £5,000, relocation allowance up to £5,000
- Leave: 6.8 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
- Learning & development: £1,250 annual CPD allowance, access to IVC Evidensia Academy training centres and role-relevant courses
- Clinical support: Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks; £1,250 annual Care Fund
- Health & wellbeing: Private medical insurance, enhanced family leave and pay (maternity, paternity, adoption, surrogacy)
- Professional fees: BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees covered
- Additional perks: Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies), retail discounts and cashback offers, reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
- Career pathways: Clear progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
About the Practice
Alphavet Veterinary Centre is a well-established dual-site small animal practice serving the Newport area with locations in Langstone and Risca. The practice is known for its modern, well-equipped facilities and a team of RCVS advanced practitioners and surgical certificate holders. At Langstone, you'll have access to separate dog and cat wards, dental suite, x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, laparoscopy, and advanced orthopaedic and spinal equipment. Risca offers 3 consult rooms, digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab, and dental suite.
Alphavet is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals. IVC Evidensia is committed to supporting clinicians at every stage of their career through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, creating environments where teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment.
