Registered Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal

About the Role

Alphavet Veterinary Centre is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their thriving small animal team across their Langstone and Risca branches in Newport, Gwent. This full-time position (38.4 hours per week, Monday to Friday) includes just 5 Saturday shifts annually—genuinely manageable alongside the rest of your life.

You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of five Veterinary Surgeons, including RCVS advanced practitioners and surgical certificate holders, providing hands-on care that makes a real difference. The practice has invested heavily in state-of-the-art facilities and prides itself on longer-than-average consultations, allowing you to deliver thorough, quality nursing care to every patient. You’ll gain exposure to referral work and visiting specialists in dermatology and ophthalmology.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of surgical nursing duties, including theatre support and recovery care
• Run and conduct nurse-led clinics, managing patient assessments and ongoing treatment plans
• Provide high-quality inpatient care and monitoring across both practice branches
• Carry out laboratory testing and diagnostic work to support clinical decision-making
• Work collaboratively with the veterinary team and reception staff to ensure exceptional client and patient care
• Contribute to maintaining the practice’s strong safety culture and quality improvement initiatives

Requirements

• RCVS registration as a Veterinary Nurse
• Proven experience in small animal nursing practice
• Strong collaborative approach and excellent communication skills
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave plus additional holiday for your birthday; just 5 Saturday shifts per year
• Wellbeing Support: Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/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 time (pro rata); certificate support; access to IVC Evidensia Academy learning platform; Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia; research funding available; Infection Prevention and Control and Quality Improvement programmes
• Professional Memberships: VDS cover and RCVS fees paid
• Additional Perks: Pawsome Benefits reward gateway (discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers); pension scheme (5% employee/3% employer contribution); discounted staff pet care

About the Practice

Alphavet Veterinary Centre has been established since 1996. While the source mentions it is ‘owned and run by a vet’, it is listed as part of IVC Evidensia. The team operates two modern branches (Langstone and Risca) serving the Newport and Gwent area, with significant investment in state-of-the-art facilities to deliver outstanding patient care. The practice is RCVS accredited, offers all standard small animal services, and supports neighbouring practices with specialist referral cases. Visiting dermatology and ophthalmology specialists are regularly available on-site. Pet owners choose Alphavet for individual attention and positive care experiences, supported by longer-than-average consultations that allow thorough clinical work. The practice is part of IVC Evidensia and Mars Veterinary Health, providing access to wider resources and professional development opportunities.