Lecturer in Veterinary Anaesthesia
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Job Description
This is a 9-month full-time maternity cover position for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Anaesthesia. The role involves providing referral-level small animal anaesthesia, contributing to teaching and the on-call rota, and assisting in service development within a multidisciplinary team. Applicants must hold a veterinary degree, be RCVS registered, and possess board certification or eligibility in veterinary anaesthesia, along with extensive referral anaesthesia experience.
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Key Responsibilities
- The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is seeking a Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Veterinary Anaesthesia based within the Hospital for Small Animals on Easter Bush Campus, just outside Edinburgh.
- As part of a team covering all aspects of small animal anaesthesia, you will assist in the provision of a referral level anaesthesia at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies within normal University hours
- contribute to the on-call rota, and contribute to the teaching efforts of the Service.
- You will assist in the development of the Anaesthesia Service.
- Working in a multidisciplinary environment where collaboration is actively encouraged, you will be supported by teams of specialists in internal medicine, oncology, diagnostic imaging, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, neurology, emergency and critical care among others.
- This post is full-time (35 hours per week) for a fixed term of 9 months.
- 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%).
- The majority of your time will be spent on the clinic processing specialist referral cases. This includes clinical teaching of final year undergraduate students.
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Requirements
- Appropriate English language certificate
- This role is conditional on a successful Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.
- A degree in veterinary medicine and, at the time of appointment, be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
- Boarded (UE09) or board eligible (UE08) for ECVAA or ACVAA
- Extensive experience within a multi-disciplinary referral and teaching centre
- Extensive experience in referral anaesthesia
- Informal enquires should be directed to Prof Gudrun Schoeffmann, email Gudrun.Schoeffmann@ed.ac.uk
- Informal enquires should be directed to Prof Gudrun Schoeffmann, email
- Gudrun.Schoeffmann@ed.ac.uk
Benefits
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About This Position
When do applications close for this position?
Applications for Lecturer in Veterinary Anaesthesia at University of Edinburgh close on 20 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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