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Salary: £23,934.67 (pro rata for 0.95 FTE) + 15% Shift Allowance = £27,524.87 per annum.

This equates to an hourly rate of £13.24 plus a 15% shift allowance.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a 24/7 Veterinary Care Assistant in our Small Animal Wing on a permanent basis. The referral hospital is a very fast-paced environment working with complex and seriously ill animals.

The main objective of the role is to provide animal care to an excellent standard for the Queen's Veterinary School referral Hospital, to meet the needs of the service in the Small Animal Wing. The small animal wing consists of four dog, two cat, critical care, isolation wards housing an average of 15-25 patients during the overnight period and Theatre Suite.

You will play an important part in a primary care team working alongside nurses and other veterinary care assistants. Responsibilities will include cleaning and animal care duties in order to assist veterinary nurses in the inpatient area and in theatres.

In return, we offer an encouraging and nurturing environment and have a dedicated team of clinicians, nurses and veterinary care assistants who are committed to providing the best care for our patients.

Benefits

• Generous paid annual leave including bank holidays
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Access to a dedicated Personal and Professional Development team
• Wellness programme including Occupational Health team and Staff counselling
• Staff discount scheme including shopping vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel to work loans
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Discounted gym membership

If you have any questions about this role please contact the QVSH Clinical HR Team by email: qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk. Please quote reference PP48989 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Further particulars for the role and information about the Department are available in the Further Particulars document enclosed with this advert. If you are viewing this advert on an external site, please visit the University's job pages for access.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday, 15 March 2026

Interviews will take place late March/early April 2026.

Applications will be monitored regularly, and we may contact candidates prior to the closing date. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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

We are looking to recruit a graduate who is enthusiastic about progressing and developing their skills as part of our friendly, experienced equine ambulatory team. This role will give you the opportunity to work as a veterinary surgeon in first opinion practice with full backup and support from experienced colleagues, including an RCVS Advanced Practitioner. Bringing your cases into the well-equipped clinic for further workup with the support of the experienced team and our excellent facilities is encouraged. The Equine team includes qualified RVNs and experienced technicians who are available for support on the road where required, a Principal Clinical Veterinarian and two equine veterinary clinicians.

Candidates must have completed a veterinary degree registerable with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

An interest in and experience of teaching is essential as you will be involved in teaching of clinical students alongside your clinical work. Practical teaching sessions and other teaching opportunities are available for the right candidate. It will also be possible to be involved in relevant clinical research, but this is not essential. There are opportunities for further training in areas of interest, such as teaching qualifications or working towards a certificate or advanced practitioner status. Case discussion is encouraged, and there is the opportunity to participate in journal clubs if you wish to.

Shared practice vehicles are provided for work use; you will need a clean driving licence and be willing to undertake a driver assessment if successful.

This full-time position will involve participation in the out-of-hours rota, for which extra remuneration is provided.

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Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Craig Rutland, Principal Clinical Veterinarian in Equine Practice, by email: cr763@cam.ac.uk

To apply, please visit: https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/term/Department-of-Veterinary-Medicine

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

Interviews will take place late in February 2026.

Please quote reference PP48710 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.

Applications are invited for a position of Research Laboratory Technician available from 1 February 2026 or as soon as possible after this date.

The project led by Professor Schwaeble is mainly focus on the exploring the effect of complement deficiency in increasing the risk of microbial infection using either gene targeted mice deficient in one or more of complement recognition molecules or enzymes or using therapeutic inhibitors that deplete or inactivate specific components of the complement system. The program will also include the development of new technology that will help in fighting aginst infection caused by highly pathogenic mico-organisms.

Applicants for this role should have laboratory experience in microbiology and molecular biology as well as different assays involved in evaluation of complement system. The successful applicant will have familiarity with compiling and maintaining laboratory safety documentation.

We are committed to a proactive approach to equality, which includes supporting and encouraging equally all groups of individuals, promoting an inclusive culture and valuing diversity.

Further particulars for the role and information about the Department www.vet.cam.ac.uk

Informal enquiries should be directed to Julie Ingham (ji217@cam.ac.uk)

To submit an application for this vacancy, please click on the link to Apply online or visit the vacancy pages on the following website: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk This will route you to the University Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) before completing the online application form. Further particulars for the role and information about the Department www.vet.cam.ac.uk.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Enquiries about the application process can be directed to hr.enquiries@vet.cam.ac.uk

Applicants should submit a CHRIS/5, outlining suitability for the role and contact details for two references. Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

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

Closing date for applications is 6 February 2026 Interviews will be held on 24 February 2026

Please quote reference PP48603 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.

Veterinary Hospital - 24/7 Veterinary Care Assistant - Small Animal Wing (Temporary Cover)

Salary - £23,986.55 (pro rata for 0.95 FTE) + 15% Shift Allowance = £27,584.53 per annum.

This equates to an hourly rate of £13.24 plus a 15% shift allowance.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a 24/7 Veterinary Care Assistant in our Small Animal Wing on a temporary basis. The referral hospital is a very fast-paced environment working with complex and seriously ill animals.

The temporary role will begin as soon as possible on a fixed-term basis for 3 years, or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

The main objective of the role is to provide animal care to an excellent standard for the Queen's Veterinary School referral Hospital, to meet the needs of the service in the Small Animal Wing. The small animal wing consists of four dog, two cat, critical care, isolation wards housing an average of 15-25 patients during the overnight period and Theatre Suite.

You will play an important part in a primary care team working alongside nurses and other veterinary care assistants. Responsibilities will include cleaning and animal care duties in order to assist veterinary nurses in the inpatient area and in theatres.

In return, we offer an encouraging and nurturing environment and have a dedicated team of clinicians, nurses and veterinary care assistants who are committed to providing the best care for our patients.

Benefits

• Generous paid annual leave including bank holidays
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Access to a dedicated Personal and Professional Development team
• Wellness programme including Occupational Health team and Staff counselling
• Staff discount scheme including shopping vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel to work loans
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Discounted gym membership

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you have any questions about this role please contact the QVSH Clinical HR Team by email: qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk Please quote reference PP48526 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Further particulars for the role and information about the Department are available at: www.vet.cam.ac.uk

Applications will be monitored regularly, and we may contact candidates prior to the closing date. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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

Please quote reference PP48526 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.

Salary £26,226.24 to £29,986.56 (pro rata for 0.96 FTE) + 15% Shift Allowance = £30,160.18 to £34,484.54 per annum, working an average of 35 hours a week. This equates to approximately an hourly rate of £14.32 - £16.38 (£16.47 - £18.84 with 15% uplift).

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join the dedicated nursing team at the Queens Veterinary School Hospital. This is a permanent position, available to start as soon as possible.

The referral hospital is a very fast-paced environment which requires you to be adaptable with the ability to work well under pressure. The role will be to provide nursing to an excellent standard in the Small Animal Wing. The small animal wing consists of four dog, two cat, critical care and isolation wards housing an average of 15-25 patients during the overnight period.

We are looking for a nurse, who is able to manage routine and complex situations confidently, drawing on experience gained during at least 12 months of post-registration practice, who can cover 24/7 working on a 7 week, generous and attractive rotating shift pattern, covering core, early, late, night shifts and time off (includes 10 day off shift period after weeks of nights). Weekend working (2 in 7). Rotas are planned well in advance to help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

The role in Small Animal inpatients will include surgical, medical and critical care nursing (training can be given in critical care procedures). Cleaning, hygiene and administration duties linked to inpatient care will form a reasonable percentage of the time. This is a varied role where no two days are the same, so we are seeking individuals with a passion for nursing, with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, students and clients. The ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision is essential. Shifts have student nurse and Veterinary Care Assistant support.

In return, we offer an encouraging and nurturing environment and have a dedicated team of clinicians and nurses who are committed to providing the best care for our patients.

Benefits:

• Generous paid annual leave including bank holidays
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Access to a dedicated Personal and Professional Development team
• Wellness programme including Occupational Health team and Staff counselling
• Staff discount scheme including shopping vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel to work loans
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• CPD allowance

If you have any questions about this role, please contact the QVSH Clinical HR Team on qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk. Please quote reference PP48396 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Applications will be monitored regularly, and we may contact candidates prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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

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.

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.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 6 months in the first instance.

The Transmissible Cancer Group at the University of Cambridge, Department of Veterinary Medicine, is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a dynamic team studying the genomics and evolution of transmissible cancers. This is a fixed-term 6-month position supported by a research grant. This post is expected to start on 1st June 2026 but there is some flexibility for an earlier or later start date.

Transmissible cancers are long-lived clonal lineages of malignant cells that operate as infectious parasites, spreading between individuals by the physical transfer of living cancer cells. Among mammals, such diseases have been described in only two species: dogs and Tasmanian devils, and are spread by mating and biting, respectively. These extraordinary cell lineages provide an opportunity to study cancer evolution over the long-term, and to investigate the interaction between cancer cells and the allogeneic immune system. Furthering our knowledge of these diseases may also shed light on their transmission dynamics and inform conservation work.

This position is suited for someone with skills in field work and computational biology with an interest in comparative cancer evolution and tumour immunology. The role-holder will be involved in field trip and sampling efforts, and will perform analysis of genome and transcriptome data from tumours belonging to transmissible cancer lineages. We will annotate genetic variants and use these to understand past and ongoing mutational and evolutionary processes. We will use phylogenetic methods to reconstruction evolutionary histories, and estimate mutation rates to infer transmissible cancer origin dates.

Applicants should hold a PhD in computational biology, and have experience in genome annotation, troubleshooting comparative genomics datasets, and knowledge of comparative cancer biology. The candidate must value teamwork and collaboration, have good organisational and interpersonal skills, and should be able to effectively manage their time. They will have the opportunity to make their own original contribution to the field of study within the framework of the project.

More information about the Transmissible Cancer Group can be found on our website at www.tcg.vet.cam.ac.uk, and information about the Department of Veterinary Medicine can be found at www.vet.cam.ac.uk. Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof Elizabeth Murchison (epm27@cam.ac.uk), and enquiries about the application process should be directed to Julie Ingham (ji217@cam.ac.uk).

Applicants should submit a CHRIS/6, CV, covering letter outlining suitability for the role and contact details for two referees.

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. Any additional documents, which have not been requested, will not be considered as part of your application.

Closing date 11 January 2026

Interviews will be held on 4 February 2026

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Enquiries about the application process can be directed to hr.enquiries@vet.cam.ac.uk

Applicants should submit a CHRIS/6, CV, covering letter outlining suitability for the role and contact details for two references. Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

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

Closing date for applications is 11 January 2025 Interviews will be held on 4 February 2025

Please quote reference PP48405 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.

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 1 years or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

Applications are invited for this postdoctoral position, funded by BBSRC, on a project aiming to i) obtain a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms underlying survival of Campylobacter jejuni in the food chain, and ii) explore interventions that limit the survival of C. jejuni in the food chain.

The focus of the research at the University of Cambridge, led by Dr Andrew Grant, is to carry out detailed genomic and functional genomic studies to identify the mechanisms required by C. jejuni to survive and grow in different environments and the food-chain. The project supports the Institutional Strategic Programme for the Quadram Institute Bioscience, Norwich.

We will use our comprehensive transposon mutant libraries in different C. jejuni strains to perform TraDIS, combined with RNAseq to investigate the genes required to survive different stresses and combinations of stresses and to survive in mixed-species biofilms exposed to different food chain stresses.

We will complement the studies by investigating individual genes through the generation of defined deletion mutants and complemented mutants. In addition, we will use TraDIS and imaging to investigate Campylobacter survival and morphology changes when the bacteria are exposed to different biocides and antibacterial agents.

Applicants should have a PhD, in Bacteriology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology or a related discipline, and should have practical laboratory-based experience in the field of bacterial infectious disease research, preferably with Campylobacter spp. Expertise in molecular biology is required and experience of transposon mutagenesis in vitro screens (TraDIS/TnSeq) and next generation sequencing is highly desirable. The candidate must value teamwork and collaboration, have good administrative and interpersonal skills, and high computer literacy especially in relation to the analysis of DNA sequences and the use of bioinformatics software.

We are committed to a proactive approach to equality, which includes supporting and encouraging equally all groups of individuals, promoting an inclusive culture and valuing diversity.

Further particulars for the role and information about the Department can be accessed at www.vet.cam.ac.uk

Informal enquiries should be directed to Julie Ingham (ji217@cam.ac.uk)

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Enquiries about the application process can be directed to hr.enquiries@vet.cam.ac.uk

Applicants should submit a CHRIS/6, CV, covering letter outlining suitability for the role and contact details for two references. Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

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

Closing date for applications is 31 January 2026 Interviews will be held on 4 March 2026

Please quote reference PP48335 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.

A 1 year MPhil project is available for start in October 2026, in Dr An Vanhaesebrouck's lab at the department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge.

Funding is available to cover maintenance at the current BBSRC veterinary rate (GBP29600 per annum) for one year, with the possibility of extending to a 2 yr MSc. The student will be responsible for paying their own fees.

The Project:Is Myasthenia Gravis the Hidden Cause of Acquired Megaoesophagus in Dogs? Acquired idiopathic megaesophagus is a serious and poorly understood condition in dogs. The esophagus becomes enlarged and loses its ability to move food into the stomach, causing regurgitation and a high risk of life-threatening aspiration pneumonia. While some cases are linked to autoimmune disorders such as myasthenia gravis, most remain unexplained, and there is currently no reliable cure. The student will analyze muscle tissue from dogs with and without megaesophagus, identify immunological and molecular markers in serum and tissue that could serve as new treatment targets, and contribute to developing diagnostic assays for clinical use. This work combines comparative neuromuscular research with translational potential for both veterinary and human medicine.

The student will learn skills such as: Laboratory techniques (molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence),data analysis and interpretation, grant writing and scientific communication, international collaboration with leading institutions (Oxford and Edinburgh University, Royal Veterinary College, UC Davis, and others).

This is an ideal opportunity for a curious, motivated individual who wants to explore the basic neurophysiopathology of a poorly understood disease, contribute to research that could improve outcomes for dogs and potentially inform human medicine alike, and build a strong network of collaborators across the UK and internationally.

Future opportunities: If the student demonstrates strong interest and aptitude, we will seek funding for a third-year extension leading to a PhD.

Candidate: Applicants should have (or expect to obtain by the start date) at least a good 2.1 degree in a relevant discipline.

How to apply: Contact the Supervisor to discuss the project before submitting an official application. Please find this project on the departmental website here: https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/study/postgrad/projects

More info on applying here: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/cvvtmpvet

Please quote reference PP48236 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.

A scholarship available to start on Monday 01 June 2026 for a duration of 12.5 months.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: £21,970.00 (TAX EXEMPT) per annum. University accommodation package, see details below.

Applications are invited for this one-year post-graduate training programme based in the Queen's Veterinary School Small Animal Hospital. On site accommodation is available for £300 per month including bills.

Junior Clinical Training Scholars will receive training and tuition as they rotate through anaesthesia, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, orthopaedics, dermatology, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, clinical pathology and soft tissue surgery and be supervised by recognised specialists in each field. Scholars will also have responsibility for primary care cases, and be involved in supervision and guidance of final year veterinary students. Scholars will be an integral part of the out of hours care of animals within the hospital, especially within the intensive care unit.

Summary of benefits

• High residency success rate - 74% of our interns have gone on to do a residency and 100% of interns who have been pursuing a residency have successfully achieved a residency or completed a specialist internship programme. We have 50 successful residency applications from intern cohorts 2015-2022 and 22 diplomates, so far!
• Competitive tax-free stipend including accommodation in Central Cambridge and bills included package
• Truly rotating internship through all specialties including flexibility to pursue extra time in rotations of your choice!
• Good work-life balance with manageable weekend and night work
• University library and journal access
• Monthly seminars with complimentary food and drink!
• Minimum of 2 weeks of elective/dedicated research time on top of holidays
• Academic opportunities, e.g. teach Cambridge students during rotations and College supervision opportunities; weekly department research and clinical seminars; journal and book clubs
• Proven track-record with publications and research projects with guidance on presentation and scientific writing skills.
• Assigned intern supervisor: - regular progress meetings, interview practice, provision of professional references and CV/cover letter proof reading by experienced senior clinicians to aid residency applications
• Generous CPD allowance and encouragement to present at scientific meetings
• RECOVER CPR training
• First opinion service including surgical cases
• A number of service-specific internships and residency opportunities encourage career progression following internship

Candidates must be Members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the following skills and experience are desirable: - Surgical experience in dogs and cats - At least one years experience in a UK-based small animal primary care practice where you have gained knowledge of UK veterinary regulations and practices - For applicants for whom English is not their first language, a score of 7.5 in IELTS (with no element under 7), or a score of 100 in TOEFL (with no element less than 24).

For further benefits and details on the Internship: https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/study/cts/jcts1/smallanimal

A JCTS Application Form (JCTS 1) and Information Pack are available to download within this advert. If you are viewing this advert on an external site, please visit the University's job pages for access: https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/job

Informal enquiries should be directed to the Internship Directors, by email: internship.enquiries@vet.cam.ac.uk.

Applicants should supply a completed Junior Clinical Training Scholarship Application Form (JCTS 1), a CV and Covering Letter giving reasons for wishing to undertake the JCTS in the Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge.

Applications should be submitted via e-mail to vetmed@vet.cam.ac.uk with the above documents as one attachment, by the closing date stated. Please quote reference PP48084 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Please note: The ability to take up this Scholarship is contingent upon you being able to evidence your right to work in the UK, or through gaining the right to work via the UK immigration system. Evidence will need to be provided before an offer can be made. Regrettably, this Scholarship is not suitable for sponsorship via the Skilled Worker or Temporary Worker visa routes as the minimum requirements cannot be met.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday, 1 January 2026.

Applications will be monitored regularly, and we may contact candidates prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications or extend the closing date if necessary. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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.

Grade 9: £47,389.00 to £59,966.00 (plus Market Pay Supplement dependent on experience and subject to approval)

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a specialist or residency-trained small animal surgeon (mixed orthopaedic and soft tissue) to join the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital, Cambridge. We are a large, multidisciplinary referral hospital, with a positive team spirit and a friendly, enthusiastic working environment. You would be joining a surgical team of 3 ECVS diplomates, 1 RCVS Advanced Practitioner and 2 ECVS surgical residents, supported by a surgical intern, specialist surgical nurses, and an in-house veterinary physiotherapist.

The role primarily involves the provision of clinical services within the hospital, alongside teaching and supervision of Senior Clinical Training Scholars, Junior Clinical Training Scholars and students with the opportunity to develop clinical research interests. Key hospital facilities include on site clinical and anatomical pathology laboratories, advanced diagnostic imaging modalities (fluoroscopy [including digital subtraction], ultrasound, on site CT & high-field 1.5T MRI scanner), rigid and flexible endoscopy (including ICG/NIR fluorescence imaging), diode laser, BOAS research lab, gait analysis lab and 5 very well equipped theatres including advanced laparoscopy/thoracoscopy/arthroscopy equipment, ultrasonic aspirator and Kyon hip kit.

Applicants should have significant experience in a Small Animal Hospital environment, have attained or be eligible to sit the examination for the Diploma of the European or American College of Veterinary Surgery, and have a veterinary degree registerable with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

We offer a supportive and engaging environment with generous paid annual leave (41 days including the public holidays). In addition, we are able to provide competitive staff benefits and services, including family friendly policies, numerous discounts on shopping, health care, financial services, and public transport. We also offer a generous pension scheme, annual CPD allowance and tax-efficient bicycle, car lease and charity-giving schemes.

If required, time off clinics for exam preparation can be provided.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Informal enquiries please contact Laura Owen, by email: lo247@cam.ac.uk

Further particulars for the role and information about the Department are available in the Further Particulars document enclosed with this advert. If you are viewing this advert on an external site, please visit the University's job pages for access.

The interview date for the role is: Wednesday 14 January 2026.

Please quote reference PP48104 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.

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 3 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

The Department wishes to appoint a veterinary surgeon to assist with first opinion clinical service provision and teaching, from December 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. This post provides an exciting opportunity to be involved in clinical training of 4th, 5th and 6th year veterinary undergraduates in a first opinion context with the current caseload primarily from the RSPCA clinic, Cambridge, as well as from the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital (QVSH) General Practice, which recently opened to the general public. This is a full-time role.

The RSPCA clinic is owned and run by the local Cambridge branch of the RSPCA, with veterinary services provided by QVSH staff both at the clinic and at the QVSH. The clinic is currently open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings.

In this role you will work alongside three other first opinion clinicians and be supported by other senior clinicians in the Department. You will also be involved in working with and supervising Junior Clinical Training Scholars (Interns) at the QVSH and RSPCA clinic. You will have sufficient experience and confidence in practice to work independently to efficiently undertake consultations, manage medical cases and perform routine surgical procedures, while supporting caseload and income generation. You will take a lead role in the work up and management of first opinion cases, whether RSPCA or General Practice, with advice from Specialists when required.

This role will also involve clinical teaching of neutering, dental and other routine first-opinion surgeries to small groups of final year veterinary students at the QVSH. There may be the opportunity to facilitate communication skills sessions with veterinary undergraduate students, and you may also be required to participate in other aspects of teaching the clinical theory course.

You may be required to participate in a weekend duty rota and may be required to participate in on-call duties during evenings/weekends. Currently the RSPCA clinic is open on Saturdays from 9.00am until approximately 1.00pm.

You must be a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons or hold a degree qualifying you for membership. Teaching experience, although not essential, is desirable.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Oliver Falconbridge, Clinical Business & Operations Manager - owmf2@cam.ac.uk

Further particulars for the role and information about the Department are available in the Further Particulars document enclosed with this advert. If you are viewing this advert on an external site, please visit the University's job pages for access.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

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

Closing date for applications: 7 December 2025

Interviews will be held: 11 December 2025

Please quote reference PP48026 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.