Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon
Alphavets, Risca and Langstone
Salary up to £70,000 per annum depending on experience
Welcome bonus of up to £5,000
Relocation allowance of up to £5,000
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 family!
Why Join Us?
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 workups 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.
To give you an insight into our typical working hours,
We have an average working week of 40 hours.
The typical working day runs from 8.00am to 6.45pm.
A fair rota share of 1 in 5 Saturdays from 8.00am to 12.30pm.
Our Facilities
Since being opened in 1996, we've invested heavily in state-of-the-art facilities to better serve our patients and their owners. We've gone from strength to strength thanks to the support of the local pet-owning community.
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
You’d be welcomed by our dedicated team of 3Veterinary Surgeons who are supported by experienced nurses and committed reception staff. We have a wealth of knowledge with RCVS advanced practitioners, surgical certificate holders and we have a real passion for encouraging and supporting all personal development, including gaining certificates. 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, apply now and be a part of Alphavet's commitment to outstanding Veterinary care and join a workplace that truly invests in you.
Because our employees 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 -
Work-life balance
6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
Private medical insurance
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Cycle to Work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Non-accidental injury support
Development
£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata
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 £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
BVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS fees
Additional
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
Discounted staff pet care
Please quote BH11078 when you apply.
To submit your application, click the apply now button.
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