Veterinary Academic Clinician in Disease Investigation

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Glasgow is seeking a Veterinary Academic Clinician specializing in disease investigation. This role involves both clinical services and educating students. Candidates must possess a veterinary degree and relevant experience, with opportunities for research and collaboration available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years practical experience in a related veterinary role.
• Evidence of delivering high-quality clinical practice and contributions to clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical services facilitating disease investigations in animals.
• Contribute to diagnostic and administrative work in Veterinary services.
• Supervise students and contribute to veterinary education.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Teaching Enthusiasm

Education

Veterinary degree registerable with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

Diploma in relevant discipline (RCVS, European or American)

Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy

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Veterinary Academic Clinician in Disease Investigation, Glasgow

Client: University of Glasgow

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 51c5ab894ca5

Job Views: 59

Posted: 27.06.2025

Expiry Date: 11.08.2025

Job Description:

Job Purpose

The post contributes to a clinical service to deliver, enhance and develop the education of undergraduate and postgraduate students in disease surveillance, disease investigation, including gross pathology, and production animal treatment and control/prevention programmes. In addition, the post collaborates with clinical and research staff in SRUC and the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences in developing an active research programme.

This is a joint position between the Division of Pathology, Public Health and Disease Investigation and the Division of Farm Animal Clinical Sciences, delivering disease investigation services based around the School of Biodiversity One Health and Veterinary Medicine (SBOHVM) collaboration with Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC). This is a Post-doctoral role in Vet Medicine at the School of Biodiversity, One Health & Vet Medicine.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To deliver clinical services facilitating the investigation of diseases in the animals of local, national and international flocks/herds/collections.
2. To contribute to the diagnostic and administrative work of Veterinary Diagnostic Services and Farm Animal Clinical services as assigned by the relevant Clinical Directors.
3. To supervise/support residents, undergraduate and postgraduate students in their learning and advising on skills development.
4. To deliver, enhance and develop the education of undergraduate students in the veterinary and veterinary bioscience courses in disease surveillance and investigation.
5. Participate on a collaborative basis in scientific research with relevance to the pathogenesis and control of diseases of veterinary and public health importance.

Clinical

1. To undertake gross post mortems and report on gross post mortem material managed by both SRUC and Veterinary Diagnostic Services (VDS) at Garscube and potentially at satellite and field locations.
2. To deliver production animal and farm-based disease clinical service within the Division of Farm Animal Clinical Sciences.

Teaching:

1. To take responsibility for aspects of the planning, organisation and delivery of undergraduate clinical activities in pathology, disease investigation, surveillance and production animal medicine, as directed by the Head of School in consultation with the course leaders.
2. To participate in the supervision of practical work advising on skills, methods and techniques in the post mortem rooms, large animal clinical environment and out in the field.
3. To take responsibility for the delivery of a range of assessment activities and engage with the examination process as appropriate and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support learning.
4. To support the planning, organisation and delivery of training requirements of clinical post graduates (farm animal and pathology residents), with a view to their successful completion of appropriate clinical qualifications and / or research degrees.
5. To participate in the development of new resources for undergraduate veterinary education, continuing professional development courses (CPD) in pathology, Veterinary Public Health (VPH), and Production Animal Health (PAH).
6. To develop resources for assessment (formative and summative) in pathology, VPH and PAH, and foster collaborations with SRUC’s Disease Surveillance Centres and production animal stakeholders.

Clinical Research:

1. To collaborate in clinical research on a national and international level and develop publications in high-quality refereed journals and textbooks.
2. To attend and participate in relevant national/international events, seminars, and conferences.

Knowledge, qualifications, skills and experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

• Essential: Veterinary degree registerable with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
• For Grade 8: Diploma (RCVS, European or American) in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Desirable: Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.

Skills

• Essential: Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation skills, and enthusiasm for teaching. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with minimal supervision.
• For Grade 8: Evidence of clinical management responsibility.

Experience

• Essential: Minimum of two years practical experience in a related veterinary role.
• For Grade 8: Evidence of delivering high-quality clinical practice, scholarly outputs, and contribution to clinical services.

Dimensions

Details about the SBOHVM, its programs, and associated services.

Terms and Conditions

Salary range, employment type, and visa requirements.

Additional information about the university's community, culture, and benefits.

Vacancy Ref: 154189, Closing Date: 09 October 2024.