Small Animal First Opinion Veterinary Surgeon (Part Time)

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 enquiries regarding the application process please contact HR by email: qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk

For more information about the Department please visit https://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.

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