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Job Description
The University of Edinburgh seeks a Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Oncology to provide medical oncology expertise within their Hospital for Small Animals and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary education. Key responsibilities include clinical patient care, teaching, and assessment, alongside a demonstrable research output. Applicants must hold a postgraduate qualification in Small Animal Oncology (ECVIM or ACVIM diploma holder or equivalent) and possess veterinary school teaching experience.
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Key Responsibilities
- This post is full-time (35 hours per week)
- We are looking for a Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Oncology (according to experience).
- This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, world-renowned oncology service, providing medical oncology expertise in the School’s Hospital for Small Animals, as well as the delivery and assessment of our BVM&S undergraduate degree programme and postgraduate training and education programmes.
- You will be working alongside other Diplomates in Small Animal Oncology and Radiation Oncology, five medical oncology (and one radiation oncology) residents, one oncology clinician teacher (intern), five specialised oncology nurses, and two therapeutic radiographers.
- Moreover, you will be working alongside specialists across numerous other disciplines such as Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency and Critical Care, Neurology, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Anaesthesia, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, and others, to provide the best possible care for each and every patient.
- The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is an ideal environment to develop or further nurture your clinical interests and research ambitions from a campus with strong collaborative links.
- The salary for this post starts at £50,253 (UE08) or £63,606 (UE09) per annum according to experience plus Market Force Supplement (reviewed annually, currently 8%), and CPD allowance.
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Requirements
- Post-graduate experience and further qualification in Small Animal Oncology, at ECVIM or ACVIM Diploma-holder level (board certified, or board eligible)
- A degree registrable with the RCVS
- Experience in teaching, learning and assessment in a veterinary school
- An ability to work alone but also to supervise and instruct colleagues and students
- Demonstrable research output (clinical and/or basic science/translational)
- Appropriate English language certificate
- Informal enquiries should be directed to laura.blackwood@ed.ac.uk .
- Informal enquiries should be directed to
- This role is conditional on a successful Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.
Benefits
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About This Position
When do applications close for this position?
Applications for Lecturer in Small Animal Oncology at University of Edinburgh close on 26 October 2026. Make sure your application reaches the university's recruitment system before the deadline — late submissions are generally not accepted.
What does this position pay?
The advertised salary for this role is GBP 50,253 – 61,759. The final offer within the band depends on qualifications and experience, as set by University of Edinburgh's enterprise agreement.
Where is this position based?
The position is based at University of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh, GB. Check the job description above for flexible or hybrid arrangements.
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