Lecturer in Equine Practice

The University of Edinburgh - Veterinary Clinical Services

Location:	Edinburgh
Salary:	£50,253 to £61,759 per annum pro-rata as part-time, plus market pay supplement
Hours:	Part Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On:	8th April 2026
Closes:	28th April 2026
Job Ref:	13995

Part-time: 28 hours per week

Fixed-term: Maternity Cover for 14 months

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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 student’s performance and wellbeing.

The Opportunity:

The Dick Vet Equine Practice, (R(D)SVS) is seeking an experienced equine veterinary surgeon to join our friendly team, to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a part-time position (28 hours per week) and an exciting opportunity to take an integral role in our equine first opinion service, based at the Equine Hospital on the Easter Bush Campus, just outside Edinburgh. The post-holder will play a significant role in undergraduate teaching.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Motivated and enthusiastic member of RCVS, or eligible to register.
• A veterinary graduate with postgraduate experience in first opinion equine practice.
• Full valid UK driving licence, as this role is primarily ambulatory.
• An ability to work alone but also to supervise and instruct students.
• The commitment to developing excellent working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Right to work in the UK.

The role offers the post holder an outstanding opportunity to develop an exciting career in the primary care sector with ample scope to develop novel interests and clinical skills. The post holder will join a dynamic team who are committed to delivering gold standard patient and client care whilst also training the next generation of primary care veterinarians.

The academic environment provides many opportunities for CPD and career progression.

Please direct informal enquiries to Louise Cornish, Head of Dick Vet Equine Practice, email: Louise.Cornish@ed.ac.uk