Senior Lecturer in Equine Dentistry Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Senior Lecturer in Equine Dentistry and Head & Neck Surgery
Grade UE09: £62,728 – £77,386 per annum
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies / The Equine Hospital
Full-time (35 hours per week)
Fixed-Term Contract: 3 Years

About the Role
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Lecturer in Equine Dentistry and Head & Neck Surgery to join our specialist team at the Dick Vet Equine Hospital.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work within the largest and most advanced equine hospital in Scotland. You will be involved in the delivery of specialist referral services in equine dentistry and head & neck surgery, supported by a multidisciplinary team and cutting-edge surgical and diagnostic facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert equine dental and head & neck surgical services in a referral hospital setting.

Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and clinical training.

Participate in the delivery of clinical services in rural and remote areas across Scotland.

Collaborate with research colleagues within the Roslin Institute and the wider University to develop a research portfolio.

Take part in the emergency surgery rota.

About You

Expertise in equine dentistry and general equine surgery.

Membership (or eligibility for membership) of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

Specialist qualifications in Equine Dentistry (DipEVDC or DipAVDC) and Equine Surgery (DipECVS or DipACVS).

A postgraduate research degree is desirable but not essential.

Must meet current English language requirements for UK employment.

Why Join Us?

A competitive salary: £62,728 – £77,386 per annum.

Work within a world-leading institution with state-of-the-art facilities.

Access to comprehensive staff benefits, including generous holidays, pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives.

Be part of a diverse, supportive, and inclusive international academic community.

Opportunity for visa sponsorship for international applicants.

The University of Edinburgh is proud to hold a Silver Athena SWAN award and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across all areas of the institution.

Contact
For informal enquiries, please contact:
Scott Pirie
Academic Head of Equine Division
Email: scott.pirie@ed.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)131 650 6253

Key Dates
Application Deadline: 29 April 2025
Please note applications close at 11:59pm GMT (your browser will adjust for local time zones).

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