Veterinary Surgeon

Locations The Chancellor's Building, Edinburgh, EH16 4SB, GB(Hybrid working)Apply Before: 05/31/#####, 11:59 PMHealth and Safety Requirements: Key hazards identified (plan is in place)Criminal Record Check: Disclosure Scotland check requiredContract Type: Open EndedNumber of Openings 1Grade: UE08Organisation: Edinburgh University GroupDepartment: BVSJob Function: Animal Care JobSchedule: Full timeJOB DESCRIPTIONNamed Veterinary SurgeonCorporate Services Group, Bioresearch & Veterinary ServicesContract Type - Open EndedFull Time - 35 Hours Per Week1 postThis is an excellent opportunity for a veterinary surgeon to join the Bioresearch & Veterinary Services (BVS) department at the University of Edinburgh. BVS provides biomedical research services including Home Office and Named Veterinary Services across the University. We work within a large and diverse scientific community and oversees all aspects of welfare, breeding and husbandry of rodents, fish, farm animals and poultry used in biomedical research, under the Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act#####6. BVS is looking to recruit a Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS) to join our enthusiastic and experienced NVS team supporting our world-leading research.The Named Vets in BVS play a key role in supporting our research, training, Culture of Care and engagement with the 3Rs. Each NVS looks after a dedicated area, providing animal care advice, support to researchers and technicians and in house Personal Licence training. This includes a 1 in 4 on-call rota. The Named Vets work as a team to develop key aspects of our processes and procedures so that we are always trying to improve the quality of our research and the welfare of the animals under our care. The post holder will participate in the ethical review process and be part of the University’s Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body. This role would suit an experienced NVS or veterinary surgeon with research experience who is keen to work independently and develop their own skills and interests while part of a friendly team who are striving to care for animals and staff alike. Vets without NVS experience will also be considered if they bring relevant clinical experience and enthusiasm to the role. This post may particularly suit an applicant with large animal or mixed practice experience. Applicants should be members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed for the JobMember of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (or eligible)Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsHighly motivated and able to show initiative and work independentlyClinical veterinary experiencePreferably qualified as a veterinarian for at least three years but more recent graduates may be consideredLaboratory animal experience preferred including NVS trainingPostgraduate research experience in biomedical scienceExperience in teaching especially practically as well as lecturingTo submit your application click the apply button.Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
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