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 in‑patients, 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.
Requirements: 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
Work‑life balance
- 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
- Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
- 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
Development
- £1,250 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 £1,250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
- Infection Prevention and Control Programme
- Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
- BVA membership
- VDS cover
- RCVS Fees
Colleague Benefits
- 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
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