Lecturer at Grade UE08: £50,253 - £61,759 per annum or
Senior Lecturer at GradeUE09: £63,606 - £78,469 per annum
CMVM / Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies / Hospital for Small Animals
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: 9 months maternity cover
We are looking for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Cardiology.
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The Opportunity:
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Cardiology based within the Hospital for Small Animals on Easter Bush Campus, just outside Edinburgh. As part of a team covering all aspects of small animal cardiology, you will assist in the provision of a referral level Small Animal Cardiology Service at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies within normal University hours; to contribute to the teaching efforts of the Service and assist in the development of the Cardiology Service. Working in a multidisciplinary environment where collaboration is actively encouraged, you will be supported by teams of specialists in internal medicine, oncology, anaesthesia, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, neurology, emergency and critical care among others.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week) for a fixed-term of 9 months.
The salary for this post starts at £50,253 (UE08) or £63,606 (UE09) per annum according to experience plus Market Force Supplement (reviewed annually, currently 8%).
The majority of your time will be spent on the clinic processing specialist referral cases. This includes clinical teaching of final year undergraduate students
Your skills and attributes for success:
Appropriate English language certificate.
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Informal enquires should be directed to Prof Geoff Culshaw, email Geoff.Culshaw@ed.ac.uk
How to apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
A competitive salary.
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits pageand use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
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We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 20th July 2026.
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