"Lecturer in Veterinary Clinical Skills (Mixed Practice)"

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced mixed practice veterinary surgeon with an enthusiasm for sharing their knowledge and experience with veterinary undergraduates and post-graduates. This is a part-time role (0.6 FTE) and we are open to discussing working patterns within this.

The successful candidate will bring a detailed understanding of first opinion veterinary practice to complement existing staff in their ability to deliver high quality teaching and assessment across the veterinary programmes. Participation in all types of teaching activities and assessments throughout the programmes will be required.

Enthusiasm and a willingness to work flexibly and to adapt to teaching creatively in a range of different contexts are essential, alongside excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

All candidates must hold a veterinary degree and be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS). Candidates will have demonstrable clinical experience and practical competencies in small animal practice.

The University of Surrey, School of Veterinary Medicine follows a distributed model for final year teaching and we are actively partnered with leading veterinary practices and local research institutes whose clinicians and scientists participate in teaching throughout the undergraduate curriculum. Successful candidates will join the Veterinary Clinical Sciences Discipline and our supportive, multidisciplinary teaching team, who are dedicated to inspiring and equipping the next generation of veterinarians to engage with the challenges of the 21st Century.

What we can offer

In return we offer a generous salary with a 10% salary uplift for MRCVS registered applicants, pension, relocation assistance, flexible working options including job share, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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).