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Salary: £22,637 - £23,076 per annum (pro-rata for 0.95 FTE) plus 15% shift allowance = £26,032 - £26,537 per annum. This equates to approximately an hourly rate of £12.52 - £12.76 (£14.39 - £14.67 with 15% uplift).

Fixed Term: This post is fixed-term until 9 September 2025.

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 from April 2025 and will continue until the 9th of September 2025.

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 Clinical HR Team by email: qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk. Please quote reference PP45440 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

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

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. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Closing date: 06 April 2025

Interviews will commence mid-late April 2025.

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 £25,834.00 to £29,539.00 (pro rata for 0.96 FTE) + 15% Shift Allowance = £29,709.00 to £33,969.00 per annum, working an average of 35 hours a week.

This equates to approximately an hourly rate of £14.12 - £16.15 (£16.24-£18.57 with 15% uplift).

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our nursing team at the Queens Veterinary School Hospital.

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 nurses 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 Clinical HR Team on qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk. Please quote reference PP45293 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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

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 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a personable and effective Client Services Team Leader to work in our Client Services function of the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital. This position is full-time and operates on a rota system to cover the hospital reception's opening hours, which are currently Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 7:00pm.

The Client Service Team Leader will aim to provide a first-class customer service in what can often be a very challenging environment. The role will involve supporting clients during difficult conversations including diagnosis of patients, treatment (or non-treatment) and subsequent payment of accounts. The role holder will provide a natural route of escalation for the Client Service Administrators in supporting clients.

In addition to carrying out all elements of the Client Services Administrator role they will have additional responsibility for supervision, training of processes to the administrators and ensuring the right level of resource is available at all times to support the delivery of the clinical caseload within the Veterinary Hospital.

A positive, "can-do" attitude and excellent communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively with staff at all levels of the organisation. You should have experience in a busy administrative role, strong customer care skills, and a professional telephone manner. Accuracy, numeracy, and attention to detail are key, as well as confidence in using Microsoft software packages. Experience in supervising a team is desirable.

There may also be a requirement to participate in a weekend working, for which additional remuneration will be made in line with the University Policy.

For informal enquiries please contact the Clinical HR Team, by email on: qvsh.hr@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.

Please quote reference PP45232 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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.

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.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: £28,738.00 (Subject to change)

A three-year Senior Clinical Training Scholarship in Small Animal Medicine (Residency) is available, to start on 11 August 2025. The training programme covers all aspects of small animal medicine, including cardiology, oncology, medical neurology, diagnostic imaging and clinical pathology, and is approved by the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.

The Scholar will register for the Diploma of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. The training programme requires participation in the Department's clinical service, including the out-of-hours rota, in addition to small-group teaching of veterinary students.

An applicant must be a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, or hold a veterinary degree that qualifies them for membership. Completion of an appropriate internship or a minimum of two years' experience in small animal practice, during which you have gained knowledge of UK veterinary regulations and practices, is essential.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Monday, 10 February 2025.

Interviews will be held early April 2025.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Nick Bexfield, Clinical Director of Small Animal Services, by email: nb289@cam.ac.uk

A SCTS application form (SCTS1) and information pack can be downloaded from the following website: https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/job

Applicants should supply a completed SCTS Application Form (SCTS1), Curriculum Vitae and Covering Letter giving reasons for wishing to undertake this SCTS 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 no later than the closing date stated.

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

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a personable and effective administrator to work in the newly restructured Client Services function of the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital (QVSH). This position is full-time and operates on a rota system to cover the hospital reception's opening hours, which are currently Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 7:00pm.

The Client Service Administrator is the first point of contact within the Small Animal Hospital aiming to provide a first-class customer service, rotating between front desk and telephone to provide all front-of-house services, therefore a friendly, calm and confident communicator is essential. You will be responsible for receiving incoming calls and emails, processing payments, booking appointments, and liaising with clients, referring veterinary practices, QVSH clinicians, nurses and students. You should have experience of working in a busy administrative role, have excellent customer care skills, be numerate, accurate and have an eye for detail.

You must be efficient and experienced in Microsoft Office packages and have the ability to establish professional and effective working relationships with the wider team. Excellent organisation skills, attention to detail and flexibility are all essential parts of the role.

There may also be a requirement to participate in a weekend working, for which additional remuneration will be made in line with the University Policy.

Detailed information about the role and the Department of Veterinary Medicine can be found on our official website: www.vet.cam.ac.uk.

For informal inquiries, please contact the Clinical HR Team via email at qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk. Kindly include reference PP44848 in your application and all correspondence related to this vacancy.

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

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Monday, 10 February 2025.

Interviews will be held in late February 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications or extend it if we do not receive a sufficient number of applications. 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.

Limit of Tenure: up to 12 months.

Applications are invited for this postdoctoral position, funded by a Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) LINK grant with AstraZeneca (AZ) on a project aiming to use phage display antibody library technologies, hypothesis-driven selection of targets and target-independent whole cell panning and functional screens to identify single-chain Fvs (scFvs), that block or impair the activity of Campylobacter 'essential' and 'conditionally essential' proteins for therapeutic and prophylactic treatments.

The focus of the research, led by Dr Andrew Grant, is to (1) Identify antigenic targets of anti-Campylobacter scFv antibodies, and (2) Construct bacterial delivery systems for anti-Campylobacter scFv antibodies.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Molecular Microbiology or a related discipline. Knowledge of, and experience in, the field of bacterial infectious disease research is essential. Expertise in molecular biology, including cloning (with Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis), is required as is practical experience in proteomic and immunological assays. Experience of imaging platforms is essential. The candidate must value teamwork and collaboration, have good administrative and interpersonal skills, and high computer literacy especially in relation to the use of bioinformatics software.

The University of Cambridge will act as the employer of the successful applicant; however, the successful applicant may spend some part of the project duration at the AZ R&D site in Cambridge. Some project activities will be conducted in the laboratory of Dr Andrew Grant at the Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, and/or in the laboratory of Dr Graham Christie at the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology at the University of Cambridge, according to the capacities and/or expertise at each site.

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 email ji217@cam.ac.uk Please note that shortlisted candidates will be expected to make a presentation at interview.

Applicants should submit a CHRIS/6, Curriculum Vitae (CV), covering letter outlining suitability for the role and contact details for two references. Please ensure that you upload your 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.

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Interviews are expected to be held 12 March 2025

Please quote reference PP44662 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 - Assistant Teaching Professor: £46,485.00 to £58,596.00 per annum (Grade 9) Salary - Associate Teaching Professor: £62,098.00 - £65,814.00 per annum (Grade 10)

Join Our Team as a Clinical Veterinarian in Anatomic Pathology.

We would like to add to our team a colleague who has passion for delivering high quality veterinary anatomic pathology diagnostic service and teaching. We have an exciting opportunity available, as the previous role holder has advanced within our department.

You will be one of our team of veterinary anatomic pathologists delivering surgical biopsy interpretation and post mortem examination services for patients from the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital and for external stakeholders. You will be responsible, along with other academic staff, for the teaching of anatomic pathology undergraduates, and for training Clinical Training Scholars (interns and residents). This role is available immediately.

You must be a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, or hold a degree qualifying you for membership, and have experience in anatomic pathology diagnostic service. You should be a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ECVP) or the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP). Candidates who have completed an approved residency training programme in Anatomic Pathology and who are eligible to sit the ECVP or ACVP, and intend to do so, will also be considered. This role would suit a colleague who has enthusiasm for delivering excellent diagnostic service and teaching. We are happy to support and mentor a candidate who has recently completed their residency training and wishes to take the next step in pursuing a career in academic veterinary anatomic pathology through undertaking a Board exam.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Kate Hughes by email: kh387@cam.ac.uk

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

Alternatively you can apply by visiting the Department of Veterinary Medicine vacancy page on the following website: https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/job. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) before completing the online application form.

Procedure for Appointment The appointment will be made by an Academic Selection Committee. Short-listed candidates will be invited to visit the Department, to give a presentation on their work and to meet prospective colleagues, prior to a meeting of the Academic Selection Committee.

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

Closing date for applications: 12 January 2025

Interviews will be held on 20 January 2025 (to be confirmed)

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

Please quote reference PP44526 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 - £23,581 to £24,044 (pro-rata for 0.95 FTE) plus 15% shift allowance. This equates to an hourly rate of £12.36 to £12.61 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. Due to a current temporary staff member accepting a permanent position within the team, this temporary role will cover the remaining period of maternity leave, approximately 3 months, and will commence as soon as possible. This position is fixed-term for either 3 months or until the post holder returns, whichever comes first.

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

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 Clinical HR Team by email: qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk

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

Closing date: 29 December 2024 Interviews will be held on 02 January 2025

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.

Please quote reference PP44481 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.

We require an experienced veterinary surgeon to assist with first opinion clinical service provision and teaching, from January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. This post provides an exciting opportunity to participate in teaching 4th, 5th and 6th year veterinary undergraduates with the caseload primarily from the RSPCA Clinic, Cambridge. Additional first opinion cases are seen through the Department's staff pet scheme. This role involves working three days per week, with flexibility on the specific days. However, availability on Fridays is essential.

You will have sufficient experience in practice to undertake consultations, manage medical cases and perform routine surgical procedures. First opinion cases currently undergo most of their further investigations at the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital with assistance from Specialists when required, and you will be encouraged to take an active role in the work up and management of these cases.

This role will also involve teaching of small animal neutering, dental and other routine surgeries to small groups of final year veterinary students at the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital. There will 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 expected to participate in an evening and weekend duty rota.

You must be a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, or hold a degree qualifying them for membership, and have a minimum of three years' experience in first opinion small animal practice. Teaching experience, although not essential, is desirable.

What we offer:

• Annual Leave: 41 days per year including bank holidays, pro rata for part-time.

• Professional Development: 10 days per year for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), pro rata for part-time.

  • Work-Life Balance: Planned admin time, good social/team time, and a supportive team environment.

  • Pension Scheme: Very generous pension scheme.

  • Enhanced Benefits: Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay and professional well-being support.

  • Employee Discounts: Retail discounts at over 2,000 stores and travel benefits through our benefits platform (Cambens).

  • Development Opportunities: Be part of a historic and award-winning University and veterinary school. Development of professional interests and leadership skills encouraged and fully supported.

If you are looking for a role with negotiable working days and a supportive team environment, we encourage you to apply.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Nick Bexfield, Clinical Director of Small Animal Services, by email: nb289@cam.ac.uk

For equerries regarding the application process please contact HR by email: qvsh.hr@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.

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

Closing date for applications: 29 December 2024

Interviews will be held on the 3rd of January (to be confirmed).

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

Please quote reference PP44460 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.

Six scholarships available to start on Monday 02 June 2025 for 12.5 months.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: £21,970.00 (TAX EXEMPT) per annum. On site accommodation is available for £300 per month including bills.

Applications are invited for this one-year post-graduate training programme based in the Queen's Veterinary School Small Animal Hospital.

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 seen at the hospital's charity clinics, 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 17 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!
• 4 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 - Completion of 1 year in primary care veterinary practice in the UK - 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 can be downloaded from the following website: 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.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday, 13 January 2025.

Interviews will be held on the week commencing early February 2025

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 Youth Mobility Scheme Visa could be viable if all eligibility requirements can be met. Please note that the Youth Mobility Visa route is entirely applicant-led, and all visa-related charges will be the sole responsibility of the applicant. These costs will not be reimbursed by the university, regardless of the application's outcome.

Please quote reference PP44395 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.

Salary £26,642.00 to £30,505.00 (pro rata for 0.96 FTE) + 15% Shift Allowance = £29,379.00 to £33,638.00 per annum, working an average of 35 hours a week.

This equates to an hourly rate of £13.97-£16.00 (£15.98-£18.40 with 15% uplift).

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our nursing team at the Queens Veterinary School Hospital.

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 nurses 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.

A one-off recruitment incentive payment of £2000.00 may be offered where eligibility criteria is met.

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

For detailed information about the role and working for the University, please see the 'Further Information' link below or via our University job board: https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/job

If you have any questions about this role, please contact the Clinical HR Team on qvsh.hr@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.

Please quote reference PP44404 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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.