The University of Edinburgh

Lecturer in Farm Animal Practice

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Grade UE08: £50,253 - £61,759 per annum

College/ Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent) contract

Your next step starts here. Be part of something bigger.

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students’ performance and wellbeing.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced farm clinician to join the team as a Lecturer in Farm Animal Practice.

Our Farm Animal Practice provides first-opinion services to local farms (predominantly beef and sheep, with some dairy, camelid, pig and smallholders), along with consultancy and referral work by senior members of the team. We also maintain a Farm Animal Hospital primarily for undergraduate veterinary student teaching, and have isolation hospitalisation facilities for referral cases. We have a mobile hydraulic foot trimming crush, 3 Easiscans, 1 Sector scanner, portable digital X-ray, practice laboratory facilities, bull/ram testing equipment, in house post-mortem and clinical laboratory facilities, as well as full access to advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities when required and assistance from specialist colleagues. R(D)SVS is an approved institution for both ECBHM and ECSRHM Residency programmes.

Working closely with colleagues, you will be active in the development and management of the Farm Animal Practice and Hospital, and the provision of its veterinary services. You will teach undergraduate students in all aspects of farm animal husbandry and disease. You will also be involved in, and help develop, our consultancy and referral caseload. The Farm Animal Section has a strong and diverse clinical research programme.

This role requires satisfactory Level 2 Disclosure Check.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), with additional on call requirements (1 in 6 rota).

Your skills and attributes for success:

  • An MRCVS with significant relevant farm animal experience
  • Postgraduate qualifications are advantageous but not a requirement
  • Ability to work as part of the team, and communicate well with colleagues, clients and students
  • Hold a full driving licence, free from significant penalties
  • Already hold, or be eligible to become, an Official Veterinarian

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How to apply

Please include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

  • A competitive salary of £50,253 - £61,759 with opportunity for progression. This post is also currently eligible for a Market Force Supplement (reviewed annually) in addition to salary.

  • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.

  • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.

  • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 30th July 2026.

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