About the Role
This is a 12-month fixed-term Veterinary Surgeon role with flexibility built into the rota. Full-time hours are 40 per week, and part-time options from 3 to 4 days are available, with a mix of surgery and consulting duties. A consulting-only option is also available if preferred.
You will be joining a supportive primary care team across dual-location clinics, with clinical exposure that includes orthopaedic work-ups and advanced laparoscopic opportunities. The role is based at Alphavet Veterinary Centre, Langstone Branch in Newport, with work across both Langstone and Risca.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver primary care veterinary work across a varied small animal caseload.
- Consult, operate and treat inpatients, or focus on consulting if that is the preferred setup.
- Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to support high standards of patient and client care.
- Contribute to the clinical culture of the practice and share knowledge with colleagues.
- Support the ongoing development of the clinical team through day-to-day teamwork and communication.
Requirements
- A veterinary degree and RCVS registration, or eligibility to register.
- Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
- A proactive attitude toward learning, feedback and development.
- Professionalism, reliability and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
- Salary up to £75,000 FTE DOE.
- Welcome bonus up to £1,500.
- Relocation allowance up to £1,500.
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles.
- Funded learning and development, including a CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres and 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 capabilities.
- 6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays.
- Private medical insurance.
- Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy.
- BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees.
- Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes, subject to eligibility.
- Retail discounts and cashback offers.
- Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets.
About the Practice
Alphavet Veterinary Centre is an RCVS accredited small animal practice with sites in Risca and Langstone, serving pets across the Newport and Gwent area. The practice says it has been open since 1996 and has invested heavily in state-of-the-art facilities.
Facilities mentioned include digital x-ray, ultrasound, an in-house lab, a sterilisation room, advanced dental equipment, a dental suite, imaging, endoscopy, laparoscopy and advanced orthopaedic and spinal equipment. The Langstone branch also features refurbished facilities with separate wards.
