UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
WEST CAMBRIDGE SITE
CLINICAL VETERINARIAN IN FIRST OPINION PRACTICE (Senior Clinical Veterinarian)
Grade 9/£45,585-£57,696
Additional remuneration for out of hours duties
Do you have a passion for first-opinion equine work and teaching?
Do you want to be part of a team of ambulatory and clinic-based equine vets who combine clinical work and teach the equine vets of the future?
If so, the Department of Veterinary Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Veterinarian in First Opinion Equine Practice with effect from 1st December 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.
The purpose of this role is to be a senior member of the equine veterinary team who provide a high standard of clinical service provision and teaching in equine general practice from the practice base at Cambridge Vet School. The person appointed will provide experienced support to the Principal Clinical Veterinarian in Equine General Practice in the provision of clinical equine general practice services to the Department of Veterinary Medicine. The successful applicant will also play a significant role in the teaching of final year vet students as part of their equine clinical rotations. The Department is committed to the exciting expansion in depth and scope of first opinion equine services at the University and the successful applicant will be integral to the successful delivery of this vision.
Cambridge Equine provide ambulatory services to clients within a 40-mile radius of the vet school backed up by world-class clinic facilities including a new indoor menage, several well-equipped treatment rooms each with stocks, full-surgical facilities and an impressive array of equipment. Excellent support is provided by our two equine RVN's and experienced techs, along with Specialists in anaesthesia and radiology.
You will be required to take part in an out of hours rota, there will be additional remuneration for out of hours duties.
Applicants should be a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. An in-depth understanding of the requirements of equine general practice work with significant experience of working in an equine general practice environment and the ability to work as part of a team are essential.
Conversations about flexible working are encouraged at the University of Cambridge. Please feel free to discuss flexibility prior to applying (using the contact information below) or at interview if your application is successful. Part time hours will involve participation in the out of hours rota.
What we can offer:
- A salary of up to £57,696 depending on experience. Plus additional remuneration for out of hour duties.
- 41 days holiday per year including bank holidays, pro rata for part time.
- A generous pension scheme.
- Travel benefits, retail discounts at over 2,000 stores and so much more via our benefits platform (Cambens).
- A friendly and supportive team environment with vast development opportunities.
- The opportunity to shape and influence how we work.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Craig Rutland, Principal Clinical Veterinarian in Equine General Practice, by email: cr763@cam.ac.uk
Further information and the online application process can be found at: Clinical Veterinarian in First Opinion Equine Practice - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge
For more information about the Department please visit: www.vet.cam.ac.uk
Closing date for applications: 10 November 2024