Veterinary Lecturer in Small Animal General Practice in Preston

By joining the University of Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

We are looking for a Veterinary Lecturer in Small Animal General Practice to help us train a new generation of highly skilled veterinary professionals who are passionate about Small Animal General Practice. The School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Lancashire is an international, research-active institution, the first facility of its kind to open in the county. You will be joining a talented team who are leading the way in modern learning today, committed to widening access and participation in veterinary education.

The School is developing further research activities and postgraduate teaching opportunities, along with bespoke teaching and research environments. Collaboration with internal and external research networks is encouraged. You will contribute to the course development, delivery and management of undergraduate and postgraduate education for students enrolled in the School of Veterinary Medicine with a focus on the topic of small animal general practice. You will work closely with the School of Veterinary Medicine’s academic and digital development team to create innovative and accessible learning provision to undergraduate and postgraduate learners, supervise and support undergraduate and postgraduate research, and contribute to the wider School and University activities. The role will involve some working at Myerscough College.

The successful candidate will have sound knowledge and practical experience of veterinary and animal sciences with particular reference to Small Animal General Practice along with experience of education, teaching and assessment at Levels 4-7.

For this role you are required to have an undergraduate degree in Veterinary Medicine, be registered with the RCVS, and have a higher education teaching qualification (e.g. PGCHE, FHEA or equivalent), or a commitment to complete within one year of appointment.

Informal enquiries can be made via email to Pippa Gibbons, Veterinary Principal Lecturer. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP. 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.

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.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page. 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.