Junior Clinician in Anaesthesia in Glasgow

To support an efficient and effective anaesthesia referral service by providing clinical activity under the supervision of the senior anaesthesia team. To contribute to the School objectives relevant to national and international excellence in clinical service, teaching and research. This post is offered on a 6 month fixed-term basis and offers 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.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clinical: To support the small animal anaesthesia referral service by providing, under supervision, a high-quality service and appropriate advice to external referring practices and owners. To support the development of novel approaches and techniques to aid diagnosis and treatment. To participate in the out-of-hours service, ensuring adequate cover is available for the care of in-patients, provision of direct supervision of under-graduate students, and offering external advice when required. To ensure compliance with the continuing professional development requirements of the appropriate speciality and the RCVS. To participate in promotional activities and events relating to the Small Animal Hospital.
• Teaching: To deliver undergraduate and post-graduate teaching activities in veterinary medicine in accordance with the established programme.
• Clinical Scholarship: To collaborate in appropriate clinical scholarship projects/trials through a portfolio of individual/joint research projects, to help secure the funding required to underpin the long-term growth of the activity and to present findings at national and international meetings.
• Administration: To contribute to the administrative work of the Hospital/Division as assigned by the Clinical Director/Head of Division. To contribute to the performance and development review processes as appropriate in accordance with university strategy.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Essential: A veterinary degree registerable with RCVS. Knowledge of national veterinary regulations and practices.
• Desirable: Prior training and experience in anaesthesia. Masters, PhD or other evidence of research training.
• Skills: High standard of communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Self-motivated, able to plan for contingencies and think strategically. High standard of presentation skills. Ability to provide advice to clinicians and external veterinary surgeons.
• Experience: Clinical experience in anaesthesia. Previous experience within a clinical setting. Teaching experience relevant to the Higher Education sector. A track-record of clinical publications.

Terms and Conditions: Salary will be Grade 6, £33,951 - £37,694 per annum. This post is full time, 35 hours per week and fixed term for up to 6 months. The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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.

Closing Date: 25th August 2026 at 23:45.