At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide veterinary care and support animal welfare in preclinical research.
- Company: Established preclinical research organisation with a focus on animal welfare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, structured training, and comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with excellent professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Advance your career while making a real difference in animal welfare.
- Qualifications: MRCVS-qualified Veterinary Surgeon with experience working with dogs.
The predicted salary is between 45113 - 55138 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established preclinical research organisation. Working alongside an experienced Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS), you will play a key role in supporting animal welfare, veterinary care, and regulatory compliance across a range of research programmes.
This position offers a structured development pathway, including training and support towards becoming a Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS), making it an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian looking to build a long-term career within the research environment.
Key Responsibilities- Provide veterinary care and clinical oversight for animals
- Support animal welfare, health monitoring, and preventative medicine programmes
- Work closely with scientific and animal care teams to ensure high standards of welfare and compliance
- Assist with the review of study protocols and provide veterinary input where required
- Contribute to regulatory compliance in line with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act (ASPA) and associated guidelines
- Participate in veterinary investigations, case management, and welfare assessments
- Support training and development initiatives relating to animal welfare and veterinary best practice
- MRCVS-qualified Veterinary Surgeon
- Previous experience working with dogs is essential
- Strong understanding of animal welfare and clinical veterinary practice
- A proactive and collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary teams
- Experience working within a Contract Research Organisation (CRO) or research environment
- Knowledge of laboratory animal science and the regulatory framework governing animal research
- Exposure to ASPA-regulated procedures
- Interest in progressing towards Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS) responsibilities
- Competitive salary
- Structured training and mentoring towards NVS status
- Opportunity to work within a collaborative scientific environment
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
If you are a veterinarian with experience working with dogs and an interest in advancing your career within preclinical research, we would be pleased to hear from you.
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