Clinical Anaesthetist (Small Animal Hospital)

About the role

The Department of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Cambridge is appointing a Clinical Anaesthetist to join the anaesthesia team in the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital. This is a short-term 6-month contract starting on Monday 4 January 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. The salary is £48,337 to £61,165 per annum, pro rata for a 6-month fixed-term contract, plus a market pay supplement depending on experience and subject to approval.

Key responsibilities

• Provide anaesthesia and critical care services to the Small Animal Hospital within the team.
• Take part in the practical and theoretical teaching of final-year veterinary students on rotation within the team.
• Train Clinical Training Scholars (interns and residents).
• Work the out-of-hours on-call rota.

Required profile

• Significant experience in a small animal hospital environment; experience in an ICU environment is desirable.
• A recognised residency programme (ACVA or ECVA) completed by the start date of employment.
• A veterinary degree registerable with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).
• A postgraduate diploma in veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia (ECVAA or ACVAA) is preferred but not essential.

Applicants must quote reference PP51566 on their application and in any correspondence. Applications are monitored regularly and the vacancy may be closed early or extended. After an offer is accepted, the successful candidate must undergo a health assessment. The University requires all employees to be eligible to live and work in the UK.