Veterinary Teaching Fellow

University of Lancashire; Preston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Lancashire is recruiting several part-time positions within the School of Veterinary Medicine to support practical teaching sessions, clinical skills, and animal handling. Roles may involve teaching off-site locations and assisting with student selection events and placements.

Availability during Semester 1 (Oct–Dec 2026) for half or full-day weeks is preferred, with roles based in Preston. No prior teaching experience is required—a passion for veterinary medicine and education is

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) or MRCVS or eligible to register with RCVS.
• Experience in a clinical veterinary setting and knowledge of UK veterinary practice.

Responsibilities

• Support practical sessions: clinical skills and animal handling.
• Assist with student selection events and placements.
• Support teaching activities at external/off-site locations.

Skills

RVN registration

Clinical teaching

Animal handling

Education

RCVS registration eligibility

Job description

We are recruiting several part-time positions to join the School of Veterinary Medicine and support our academic team deliver practical sessions such as clinical skills and animal handling teaching. The roles may also involve supporting teaching and educational activities at external or off-site locations. Successful candidates may also be involved in student selection events, student assessments, and preparing and supporting students on their placements.
These posts are to support teaching during Semester 1 (October-December 2026). Applicants should consider their availability during this period, as we would ideally be looking for individuals who can offer a half or full day per week across several weeks of the semester.
This position is based in Preston. For further information and an informal conversation please contact , Principal Lecturer (Education)., Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives.

Applicants must be a registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) or Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS) (or eligible to register with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). You must have experience of working within a clinical veterinary setting and knowledge of current UK veterinary practice.
This is a great opportunity to gain further insight and experience into teaching at our School and will provide a fabulous platform to develop your portfolio career. No previous teaching experience is required, just a passion for veterinary medicine, veterinary education, and support of our students.
Use of AI in applications: We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.
We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
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Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.