Junior Clinical Veterinarian in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery (Service Intern)

Stipend - Grade 7: £32,348.00 per annum

Fixed-term: 12 months

The Department seeks to recruit a Junior Clinical Veterinarian in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery (Service Intern) from February 2023 or as soon as possible after that date, in order to enhance provision of the Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery service and undergraduate teaching.

You will help to facilitate the smooth running of the Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery service by supporting the team with all aspects of the work-up, diagnosis and management of small animal soft tissue surgery patients, helping with scheduling of appointments, preparation for and assisting with surgeries, and helping with the post-surgical aftercare and discharge of the patients; as well as supporting final-year veterinary students during their small animal soft tissue surgery rotation. Assisting with the assessment of brachycephalic patients using functional grading and whole body barometric plethysmography will also be part of the role.

This is an opportunity to develop your clinical and organisational skills, knowledge of small animal soft tissue surgery, and to gain experience as clinical teacher of final year veterinary students in a well-equipped and encouraging academic environment. The post will offer an excellent opportunity to prepare for further specialist training, such as a Senior Clinical Training Scholarship (Residency) in Small Animal Surgery. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery Service and will be required to participate in the practical instruction of veterinary students and a weekend / weeknight on call rota within the Hospital.

Candidates must be members of the RCVS and have at least 12 months' experience in companion animal practice. Candidates with some pre-existing experience in small animal surgery will be preferred. 

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Helen Boyle, by email: hmab3@cam.ac.uk

For more information about the Department and the role please visit www.vet.cam.ac.uk 

Interviews will take place in February 2023.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Please quote reference PP35117 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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