Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Clinical Practice

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Keele; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based educational institution is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Clinical Practice to join the Harper & Keele Vet School team. The role includes integrating clinical expertise into the BVetMS programme and collaborating with veterinary specialists. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in veterinary medicine and have experience in veterinary general practice in the UK. Competitive pay, generous leave, and development opportunities are part of the offer.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Generous annual leave

Access to personal and professional development

On-site nursery

Health & fitness facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Member (or eligible to become a member) of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
• Experience and understanding of veterinary general practice in the UK context.
• Previous educational experience in veterinary or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate integration of teaching from veterinary specialists.
• Engage with strategic partners and stakeholders.
• Develop institutional and national collaborations.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Experience in veterinary general practice

Understanding of veterinary education

Education

Degree in veterinary medicine

Post-graduate veterinary qualifications

Job description

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Clinical Practice

Location: ST55BG

Pay: £48,822 per year, pro rata

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: Yes

Closing Date: 22/02/2026

About this job

We are looking for an ambitious individual to join the Harper & Keele Vet School team. The postholder will use their clinical expertise primarily to feed into the third year of the BVetMS programme, as well as foundation and clinical phases of the programme. They will work with other colleagues within the school and wider universities to ensure that their respective disciplines and areas of expertise are fully integrated into the programme, as part of the wider student development of professional competences and to foster the school strategic theme of excellence in primary care practice.

The postholder will facilitate the integration of teaching from veterinary specialists, research‑active scientists to ensure content is current and evidence‑based. Engagement with strategic partners and other relevant stakeholders will be essential. Opportunities to develop institutional and national collaborations and scholarship in their area of interest will be available, informing individual academic career development and the potential to shape the future direction of the school’s research and engagement strategies across the veterinary sector.

The successful applicant will have a degree in veterinary medicine, be a member (or eligible to become a member) of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, with experience and understanding of veterinary general practice in the UK context, with evidence of subject or discipline focus via post‑graduate work or education. Previous educational experience will be required, and candidates will ideally hold fellowship (or above) with Advance HE. Relevant post‑graduate veterinary qualifications are desirable.

The appointee will be primarily based at either the Keele University or Harper Adams University campus, however the role will require regular travel between Harper Adams and Keele University for delivery and collaborative working.

Benefits

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery (Keele campus only)
• Health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Both Harper Adams University and Keele University are committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

Harper & Keele Veterinary School launched in 2020 with our first cohort of students. Combining the extensive resources and excellence at Harper Adams and Keele universities has created a rich and authentic environment for veterinary education and research, with both institutions recognised for their excellent student experience, strong community spirit and high‑quality teaching.

Further information can be found at harperkeelevetschool.ac.uk.

Both universities value equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply: For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies. Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

Applications to Vicki Waring at v.waringhkvets.ac.uk will not be accepted.

Post reference: KU00004863

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