Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - FTC

IVC Evidensia UK; Newport; On-site; GBP 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance of £1,250

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for own pets

Job summary

A local veterinary practice in Newport, Wales, seeks a Veterinary Surgeon for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will enjoy clinical freedom, work with a supportive team, and have opportunities for professional development, including a CPD allowance. The role allows flexibility for your lifestyle, offering either a standard 40-hour week or a part-time option. You'll be part of an environment that prioritizes both personal and professional growth, with a range of benefits including annual leave and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience in surgical and consulting roles in veterinary practice.
• Ability to work within a diverse team environment.
• Capable of handling a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Consult and operate on inpatients as needed.
• Collaborate with a team of veterinary professionals.
• Participate in clinical decision-making for patient care.

Skills

Confident communicator

Team collaboration

Passionate about veterinary care

Education

Registered Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

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 inpatients, 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Salary up to £75,000 FTE DOE