Resident In Equine Surgery - Grade 6

This 3-year residency programme is supported by and based in the Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital (PLEH) at the University of Liverpool’s Leahurst Campus on The Wirral. The PLEH is a large, well-equipped hospital that is able to diagnose and treat a variety of equine disorders to a high standard. The Hospital has a large (approx. 1,500 cases per year) and diverse caseload of both elective and emergency cases. You will be appointed primarily to support clinical academic activities while you will concurrently receive a broad training in equine surgery leading to eligibility to sit the ECVS diploma in equine surgery at a later date. Your role within the PLEH is to support clinical activities, rotation teaching and research, as well as CPD/Postgraduate education when required. You will be involved in the daily small group teaching of fourth and final year veterinary undergraduates during clinical rotations. You will be involved in the initial evaluation and diagnostic work-up of cases, both during normal working hours and as a participant in the out-of-hours rota. You will be expected to undertake research projects, from conception to delivering output, working collaboratively with colleagues.

A degree in veterinary science registerable with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. (MRCVS) is required to start in post - please visit the RCVS website for the most updated rules and regulations: www.rcvs.org.uk. You should hold RCVS membership by the time you start in the role.

The post is available for 3 years The preferred start date is 1^st December 2025.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

For full details and to apply online, please visit: recruit.liverpool.ac.uk

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