Lecturer in Equine Practice

Grade UE08: 50253 to 61759 per annum pro-rata as part-time plus market pay supplement

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine / Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies / Dick Vet Equine Practice

Part-time: 28 hours per week

Fixed-term: Maternity Cover for 14 months

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The Opportunity:

The Dick Vet Equine Practice (R(D)SVS) is seeking an experienced equine veterinary surgeon to join our friendly team to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a part-time position (28 hours per week) and an exciting opportunity to take an integral role in our equine first opinion service based at the Equine Hospital on the Easter Bush Campus just outside Edinburgh. The post-holder will play a significant role in undergraduate teaching.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Motivated and enthusiastic member of RCVS or eligible to register.
• A veterinary graduate with postgraduate experience in first opinion equine practice.
• Full valid UK driving licence as this role is primarily ambulatory.
• An ability to work alone but also to supervise and instruct students.
• The commitment to developing excellent working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Right to work in the UK.

The role offers the post holder an outstanding opportunity to develop an exciting career in the primary care sector with ample scope to develop novel interests and clinical skills. The post holder will join a dynamic team who are committed to delivering gold standard patient and client care whilst also training the next generation of primary care veterinarians.

The academic environment provides many opportunities for CPD and career progression.

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Please direct informal enquiries to Louise Cornish Head of Dick Vet Equine Practice email:

Application Information

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- CV

- Cover letter

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The closing date for applications is 28^th April 2026.

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