Senior Clinician/Clinician in Equine Surgery

The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint an outstanding Equine Surgeon to join Glasgow Equine Hospital, one of the UK’s leading centres for equine clinical care, teaching, and research.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, collaborative team delivering a high-quality equine referral service. The successful candidate will contribute to a busy and varied caseload, working at the forefront of equine surgery while supporting veterinary surgeons across Scotland and northern England.

About the role

As a member of our expert equine surgery team, you will deliver high‑quality specialist clinical services within the RCVS‑accredited Glasgow Equine Veterinary Hospital, while contributing to research‑led education and the development of our expanding equine academic programmes.

For candidates with particular expertise or enthusiasm, there is scope to develop and expand specialist clinical services, including areas such as equine dentistry and head and neck surgery.

The Glasgow Equine Hospital delivers a comprehensive equine referral service, working closely with first‑opinion practices to provide advanced diagnostics, surgical intervention, and intensive care. This is complemented by an integrated ambulatory practice, providing high‑quality 24‑hour veterinary care to the local equine community and creating a broad and rewarding clinical environment.

Key responsibilities

You will:

• Deliver specialist equine surgical care to referral patients
• Supervise and mentor clinical scholars, interns, and residents
• Participate in the out‑of‑hours surgical rota, ensuring continuity of expert emergency care
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, assessment, and curriculum development
• Engage in research or scholarship, contributing to publications and presentations at national and international meetings
• Support the wider academic, administrative, and strategic priorities of the School and University

Why join us?

The University of Glasgow is ranked 1st in the UK and 7th in the world for veterinary education quality. As part of Team UofG, you will join a welcoming community invested in your success.

We offer:

• 41 days of annual leave for full-time staff.
• A generous pension scheme and staff benefits package.
• A flexible, supportive working environment.
• Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with Athena Swan awards across the University.

Visit our website for further information on The University’s Glasgow Equine Hospital and Practice glasgowequine.co.uk

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr. Nicholas Bellitto, Head of Equine Surgery, Nicholas.Bellitto@glasgow.ac.uk

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open-ended.

Closing date: 8^th June 2026 at 23:45

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too.

The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.

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