Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Clinical Sciences (Production Animal)

The University of Surrey’s Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences comprises five schools, working together under a ‘one health’ vision. Our state-of-the-art facilities and equipment provide the latest technologies for interdisciplinary research and teaching in human and animal health. Our mission is to sustainably improve the health and wellbeing of humans and animals, and their environments, through new knowledge and its application to the design, development, and delivery of responsible innovation and impact.  

Our School of Veterinary Medicine follows an innovative distributed teaching model. It aims to inspire and educate veterinary professionals who will advance veterinary medicine to meet the needs of a changing world. We embrace the traditional values of professionalism, scientific curiosity, and clinical excellence, while developing graduates with broad horizons. Our research aims to advance knowledge in all aspects of veterinary medicine and education. 

The role

This role will allow you to share your enthusiasm, knowledge, and experience with veterinary undergraduates and post-graduates in the area of production animal practice. You will be participating in all types of teaching activities and assessments, especially with regard to production animal species.

Discipline specific clinical research will be expected and encouraged; this will include grant writing, PhD supervision and other research related activities.

About you

All candidates must hold a veterinary degree and it is desirable that you are registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS/FRCVS). Candidates will have demonstrable clinical experience and practical competencies in production animal practice and knowledge of UK/EU clinical and industry practice would be an advantage.  

Teaching experience and/or qualification is desirable, but you will be supported with gaining the Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching/Higher Education. Candidates will require a PhD.

Previous applicants need not apply.

What we can offer

In return we offer a generous pension, opportunities to maintain clinical skills, relocation assistance, flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties). There is also access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including our Bright Horizons on-site workplace nursery. 

There is currently the opportunity to spend up to 20 days in clinical practice in-order to retain and further develop clinical acumen, subject to RCVS registration requirements.

Further Information

Please apply by uploading a CV and a covering letter outlining your motivation for the role and why you would be a good fit. You will also be asked some brief questions to help us understand your suitability for the position.

For informal enquiries please contact Rebecca Lewis via rebecca.lewis@surrey.ac.uk.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We value everyone in our community and are seeking to increase the diversity. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.  

Induction Commitment

We wish to create the conditions for success for our new starters in the Vet School, by facilitating their growth and development within our institution. All new starters who are on a local/Guildford contract are expected to be physically present on campus for 80% minimum of their working week during their initial four to six months of employment (the duration will vary depending on individual role).

Closing Date: 21 May 2025

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £46,735 to £68,529 per annum Salary dependent on level of appointment