Veterinary Clinical Teaching Fellow (Companion/Equine/Farm)

When you work for the University of Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

Would you like to become more involved with the University of Central Lancashire’s new School of Veterinary Medicine? Do you have an interest in veterinary education, or would you like to learn more about how we develop the next generation of veterinary surgeons? Do you have up to one day per week that you could spare to support our students? If the answer to the questions above is ‘yes’ then you may want to consider becoming a Veterinary Clinical Teaching Fellow at our School of Veterinary Medicine.

About the role:

We are recruiting several part time positions to join the School of Veterinary Medicine and support our academic team deliver clinical skills and animal handling teaching. This would be a minimum of half a day per week, and a maximum of one full day per week. Successful candidates can also be involved in student selection events, student assessments, and preparing and supporting students on their placements. 

Specific roles include –

• Companion animal handling and clinical skills teaching
• Equine handling and clinical skills teaching
• Farm animal handling and clinical skills teaching

About you:

Applicants must be a registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) or Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS) (or eligible to register with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).

This is a great opportunity to gain further insight and experience into teaching at our School, and will provide a fabulous platform to develop your portfolio career. No previous teaching experience is required, just a passion for veterinary medicine, veterinary education, and support of our students.

This is a 12 week contract that can be renewed every semester to support student teaching. 

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston. For further information and an informal conversation please contact Pete Holland. 

What we can offer you:

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 also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

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.