Lecturer in Veterinary Clinical Pathology

The first new School of Veterinary Medicine in Scotland for 150 years.

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has developed an innovative new School of Veterinary Medicine. We have a clear ambition to ‘promote the resilience of our graduates to sustainably support the animals and rural communities at the heart of Scotland’s Natural Economy’. 

Wayne Powell, SRUC Principal and CEO. ‘We are an ambitious institution with a bold vision for the future. This is a ground-breaking model to expand access to educational opportunities and broaden the range of potential students who would not ordinarily be able to attend a School of Veterinary Medicine. It will also help solve existing skills shortages across Scotland’.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated experienced, MRCVS registered veterinary surgeon to provide excellence in teaching and research to contribute to the School’s teaching on the BVSci programme primarily, as well as allied health programmes in the School. The candidate will have an extensive knowledge of clinical pathology to support veterinary science teaching through lectures, tutorials, workshops and practical classes.

We are interested in candidates with expertise in interpretation of samples from a variety of companion and production animal species. You will develop and deliver high quality teaching and scholarly outcomes as a member of the wider veterinary medicine teaching and research team.

It is expected that lecturers will have experience of scholarly and stakeholder/sector engagement activities evidenced through impactful publications and other outputs. The successful candidate will be based at SRUC’s Aberdeen Campus.

Minimum Qualifications:

The minimum qualifications required, is a Degree in veterinary medicine (SCQF level 11 or above) and MRCVS. Postgraduate training in Clinical Pathology (haematology, clinical biochemistry, urinalysis).

For full person specification, please read the Job Particulars document.

Eligibility for Sponsorship

For the purposes of sponsorship, this role may be eligible for sponsorship depending on candidate circumstances.

Admin ref: ANF/VET/006/24

Why work for SRUC?

• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted RAC Membership
• Generous family leave
• Flexible working patterns
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development 

How to Apply:

Please complete an online application form by pressing “apply”.

Please read the Job Particulars document before applying.

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