Junior Assistant Clinician in Equine Clinical Services (Surgery) in Glasgow

The School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Glasgow invites applications for a Junior Assistant Clinician (Surgery) to join our busy equine referral hospital. This post places a strong emphasis on equine orthopaedics, surgery and peri‑operative case management, while still contributing to the wider hospital service. The role is intended for candidates aiming to progress to an equine surgical residency, with opportunities to develop advanced lameness assessment and surgical skills.

Job purpose

To deliver and have responsibility for equine clinical patient care under the supervision of experienced and fully qualified staff. The postholder will participate and assist in the Hospital’s activities which include medicine and surgery services, undergraduate student teaching and 24/7 operation. The postholder will contribute to the 24/7 operation of the hospital by working a pattern which includes night shifts (shared with colleagues, aiming for a frequency of 1:3). In all these activities the postholder will support student training by providing instruction, supervision and feedback, and receive appropriate training themselves as required.

N.B. The post is offered on a 1 year fixed-term basis, such that they offer the early-stage clinical experience required as vets prepare for further specialist training, for example through European Board of Veterinary Specialisation (EBVS®) approved residencies and/or masters formal training programmes. While appointments may be extended for a short-fixed term period where this would be in the mutual interest, in the interests of ensuring that veterinary career development is supported, and to assist with recruitment to the University’s EBVS® approved Residency and our own Masters Programmes, the one-year duration will remain the normal duration.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• In a developing capacity, provide qualified veterinary services by assisting in the provision of a high standard of veterinary care to referred patients, under direction from senior colleagues.
• Take part in the junior clinician rota within the hospital and assist in the organisation of the rota.
• Attend and participate in various clinical rounds, seminars and journal clubs.
• Assess and present appropriate clinical case material and recommendations at rounds and seminars as directed by senior clinicians.
• Be involved in clinical research projects throughout the hospital (for example by surplus sample storage, data collection etc.).
• Prepare and submit for publication during the first year at least one technical/professional publication alone or in conjunction with others.
• Undertake appropriate verbal and written communication with owners, referring practices and other primary care practices as directed by senior staff.
• Use the hospital record system to add charges, record clinical observations and communications, ensuring that record keeping complies with clinical standards, relevant legislation and local practices.
• Prepare for and undertake training through supervised exposure to referred cases, within the areas stated above on a rotational basis.
• Deliver ad hoc instruction and supervision of undergraduate students and provide feedback on their performance.
• Maintain own CPD record, case log and engage in self-reflection and private study.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

• Essential
• A1. Veterinary degree registerable with RCVS.
• A2. Knowledge of national veterinary regulations and practices.
• Desirable
• B1. Post‑graduate academic achievement relative to peer group (such as, publishing technical articles).

Skills

• Essential
• C1. Practical clinical skills sufficient to carry out tasks such as drug medication, bandaging, radiography, basic surgery, placement of intravenous catheters etc. independently.
• C2. Horse handling skills that facilitate working safely with horses.
• C3. Ability to deliver high standards of clinical care under the direction of others.
• C4. Written and spoken English communication skills which allow effective information exchange with clients, students and staff.
• C5. Ability to work in a team.
• C6. High standards of professional ethics.
• C7. Motivation to undertake scholarship.
• Desirable
• D1. Ability to communicate in idiomatic English (to facilitate communication with clients).
• D2. Open friendly manner with students, clients, nurses, scholars and other staff.
• D3. Ability to think and work effectively and quickly.
• D4. Ability to respond effectively to new challenges.

Experience

• Essential
• E1. Considerable practical clinical experience and training with horses (this may include undergraduate courses with a significant practical component and periods of extra‑mural studies, such as externships).
• E2. Practical clinical skills in areas such as, local anaesthesia, radiography, basic surgery, placement of intravenous catheters etc.
• Desirable
• F1. Experience of clinical decision making with horses in first opinion or referral practice.
• F2. Experience of practical responsibility for clinical case management.
• F3. Experience of coping with a substantial clinical case load.
• F4. Experience of small group or individual student teaching.
• F5. Experience of clinical or basic science research.

Other

• Essential
• G1. Willingness and ability to work anti‑social hours, shift work and to cover in cases of colleagues’ absences.
• G2. Willingness and ability to take direction from staff as appropriate to their level of seniority and competence, and to foster good working relationships with all staff and students.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 6, £33,951 - £37,694 per annum. This post is full time and fixed term for up to 12 months. The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
• An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension, benefits and discount packages.
• A flexible approach to working.
• A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6‑month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under‑represented within the University.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Nicholas Bellitto, Nicholas.Bellitto@glasgow.ac.uk

Closing Date: 22nd June 2026 at 23:45