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Discipline: Small Animal

Up to £70,000 DOE

Join Our Team as a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Are you an experienced and dedicated Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for high clinical standards and a drive for excellence? If so, we'd love to welcome you to our growing Alphavet team.

• Dual location: You'll have the opportunity to work at both our Risca and Langstone sites offering excellent clinic exposure.
• Versatility: You can choose to consult, operate, and treat inpatients, or opt for a consulting-only role if that suits your preference.
• Clinical Exposure: We have the ability to offer brilliant Orthopaedic work ups so if you’re a GP Vet with an interest in Orthopaedics this could be an exceptional opportunity for you.
• Teamwork: Our team believes in a fair share of operating shifts to foster case follow-through and personal skill development.
• Growth Opportunities: We offer training to be a part of our laparoscopic service.
• Knowledge Sharing: Benefit from our multiple certificate holders and in-house referral service for personal development and knowledge sharing 24/7 Support:
• We are proud to be the only practice in the UK with a 24/7 Vets Now OOH service, enhancing our patient care capabilities.

Find Flexibility with Alphavets

We can offer you flexibility in your rota, our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.

• We have an average working week of 40 hours.
• The typical working day runs from 8am to 6:30pm.
• A fair rota share of 1 in 5 Saturdays from 8am to 12:30pm.

Our Facilities

• Risca: Equipped with 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.

An Exceptional Team

We are and always have been invested in creating a safe and positive culture at Alphavets. A key part of that is how our management team have an open-door policy, ensuring transparency and equal opportunities for all.

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey with our friendly and passionate team, now and be a part of Alphavet's commitment to outstanding Veterinary care and join a work place that truly invests in you.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from –

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

• £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid CPD leave pro rata
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider

• for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Langstone Business Village, Langstone, Newport, NP18 2LH, United Kingdom

Small animals

Any questions before ing?

Speak to Megan Dawson from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before ing for this role.

Senior Talent Partner

megan.dawson@ivcevidensia.com