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The University of Edinburgh
Senior Lecturer/Lecturer - Emergency and Critical Care
City of Edinburgh On-site 5-10 yrs exp£50k – £78k / year
Emergency and Critical CareClinical TeachingVeterinary MedicineResearchCase Management
Requirements
Applicants must hold a degree in veterinary medicine and be registered with the RCVS. Board certification (ACVECC or ECVECC) is preferred for Senior Lecturers, while board eligibility is acceptable for Lecturers.
Job Description
Job Description
Lecturer: UE08 - £ 50,253 - £ 61,759 per annum / Senior Lecturer: UE09 - £63,606 - £78,469 per annum
CMVM / Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies / Hospital for Small Animals
Full-Time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term 12 months
Your next step starts here. Be part of something bigger. We are looking for a Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care (ECC).
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 students’ performance and wellbeing.
The Opportunity
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) based within the Hospital for Small Animals on Easter Bush Campus, just outside Edinburgh. The successful applicant will join our established ECC team, and will share supervision of our combined emergency receiving and ICU services within our well-equipped multidisciplinary teaching hospital.
Responsibilities will include clinical, teaching and research with a clinical focus. An important aspect of the role is participation in the delivery and assessment of the BVM&S undergraduate teaching programme. The R(D)SVS also has a strong tradition of research, with excellent collaborative links both on campus and within the wider university providing many exciting opportunities for both clinical and basic science research.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week) for a fixed term of 12 months.
The salary for this post starts at £50,253 (UE08) or £63,606 (UE09) per annum according to experience plus Market Force Supplement (reviewed annually, currently 8%), and CPD allowance.
The majority of your time will be spent on the clinic processing specialist referral cases. This includes clinical teaching of final year undergraduate students
Click here to view the copy of the full Senior Lecturer - ECC job description (opens in a new browser tab)
Click here to view the copy of the full Lecturer - ECC job description (opens in a new browser tab)
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
Please include the following documents in your application:
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)
The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 28 August 2026.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies ( https://vet.ed.ac.uk/about/what-we-do ) (opens in a new browser tab) is a one-of-a-kind centre of excellence in clinical activity, teaching and research. Our purpose-built campus, set against the Pentland Hills Regional Park, is home to over 800 staff and a thriving student communit y ( https://vet.ed.ac.uk/education ) (opens in a new browser tab).
The School comprises the Roslin Institute, three veterinary hospitals, a pathology unit, innovation centre and a range of research centres and services.
We represent one of the largest concentrations of animal science expertise in Europe, impacting local, regional, national and international communities in terms of economic growth, the provision of clinical services and the advancement of scientific knowledge.
Education
The School is widely accredited, enabling our graduates to practise across the globe. We are ranked among the best vet schools in the UK and internationally, evidencing our leadership in veterinary education, research and clinical practice.
The Roslin Institute collaborates closely in delivering research-led teaching to undergraduate veterinary students, and promoting clinical veterinary research and translation.
The School’s position as part of the College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine enables the translation of expertise and knowledge into human health and vice-versa.
Research Impact
In a joint submission to the latest UK Research Excellence Framework exercise, research at the School and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) ranked number one in the UK for agriculture, food and veterinary sciences by combining ratings for each institution. The research environment was rated 100 per cent world leading or internationally excellent, as was the impact of our research on society.
Community
The School holds Athena SWAN Silver, and the Roslin Institute Gold. The campus is home to a thriving and diverse community of staff and students, with access to facilities including allotments, cycle facilities, fitness trails, restaurants and a gym.
Lecturer: UE08 - £ 50,253 - £ 61,759 per annum / Senior Lecturer: UE09 - £63,606 - £78,469 per annum
CMVM / Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies / Hospital for Small Animals
Full-Time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term 12 months
Your next step starts here. Be part of something bigger. We are looking for a Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care (ECC).
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 students’ performance and wellbeing.
The Opportunity
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) based within the Hospital for Small Animals on Easter Bush Campus, just outside Edinburgh. The successful applicant will join our established ECC team, and will share supervision of our combined emergency receiving and ICU services within our well-equipped multidisciplinary teaching hospital.
Responsibilities will include clinical, teaching and research with a clinical focus. An important aspect of the role is participation in the delivery and assessment of the BVM&S undergraduate teaching programme. The R(D)SVS also has a strong tradition of research, with excellent collaborative links both on campus and within the wider university providing many exciting opportunities for both clinical and basic science research.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week) for a fixed term of 12 months.
The salary for this post starts at £50,253 (UE08) or £63,606 (UE09) per annum according to experience plus Market Force Supplement (reviewed annually, currently 8%), and CPD allowance.
The majority of your time will be spent on the clinic processing specialist referral cases. This includes clinical teaching of final year undergraduate students
Click here to view the copy of the full Senior Lecturer - ECC job description (opens in a new browser tab)
Click here to view the copy of the full Lecturer - ECC job description (opens in a new browser tab)
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
- A degree in veterinary medicine and, at the time of appointment, be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
- Boarded (UE09) ACVECC or ECVECC candidates are preferred, but those who have recently completed an approved residency and are board eligible in Emergency and Critical Care will also be considered (for Lecturer).
- Extensive experience within a multi-disciplinary referral and teaching centre
- Appropriate English language certificate
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)
The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 28 August 2026.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies ( https://vet.ed.ac.uk/about/what-we-do ) (opens in a new browser tab) is a one-of-a-kind centre of excellence in clinical activity, teaching and research. Our purpose-built campus, set against the Pentland Hills Regional Park, is home to over 800 staff and a thriving student communit y ( https://vet.ed.ac.uk/education ) (opens in a new browser tab).
The School comprises the Roslin Institute, three veterinary hospitals, a pathology unit, innovation centre and a range of research centres and services.
We represent one of the largest concentrations of animal science expertise in Europe, impacting local, regional, national and international communities in terms of economic growth, the provision of clinical services and the advancement of scientific knowledge.
Education
The School is widely accredited, enabling our graduates to practise across the globe. We are ranked among the best vet schools in the UK and internationally, evidencing our leadership in veterinary education, research and clinical practice.
The Roslin Institute collaborates closely in delivering research-led teaching to undergraduate veterinary students, and promoting clinical veterinary research and translation.
The School’s position as part of the College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine enables the translation of expertise and knowledge into human health and vice-versa.
Research Impact
In a joint submission to the latest UK Research Excellence Framework exercise, research at the School and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) ranked number one in the UK for agriculture, food and veterinary sciences by combining ratings for each institution. The research environment was rated 100 per cent world leading or internationally excellent, as was the impact of our research on society.
Community
The School holds Athena SWAN Silver, and the Roslin Institute Gold. The campus is home to a thriving and diverse community of staff and students, with access to facilities including allotments, cycle facilities, fitness trails, restaurants and a gym.
Education
Bachelor DegreeProfessional CertificatePostgraduate Degree
Skills
Emergency and Critical CareClinical TeachingVeterinary MedicineResearchCase ManagementUndergraduate EducationICU ServicesSpecialist Referral Processing