Veterinary Radiographer

About the role

The Queen's Veterinary Hospital, part of the Department of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Cambridge, is seeking a Veterinary Radiographer to join its Diagnostic Imaging team. The hospital is an RCVS-accredited teaching hospital providing 24/7 care, and the radiography team works under specialist radiologists and imaging residents. The role suits an experienced RVN or radiologist wanting to develop specialist imaging skills.

Key responsibilities

• Produce diagnostic radiographs of small and large animals and operate the fluoroscopy unit safely
• Ensure radiation safety is understood and followed by students, staff, visitors and patient owners, and instruct students in radiography
• Teach 4th, 5th and 6th-year veterinary students and veterinary nurses
• Maintain the radiographic database, cost cases, categorise paperwork, file patient notes and radiographs
• Liaise with radiographers, clinicians, nurses, students and owners to organise and prioritise workload
• Clean examination rooms, restock materials and handle hazardous processing chemicals safely
• Monitor animals under sedation and ensure reversal agents are given when needed
• Assess situations when handling animals to prevent injury and lift, bend and stand for long periods
• Receive additional training in MRI and CT, then acquire images from these modalities

Required profile

• Qualified diagnostic radiographer (BSc Hons in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent) or qualified veterinary nurse
• All basic radiography skills and responsibility for patient care and radiation safety
• Good animal handling skills for small and large animals
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to plan and organise workload flexibly
• Able to lift, bend, walk and stand for extended periods

Required skills

• Good computer skills: word processing, spreadsheets, databases and financial packages
• Radiography and radiation safety

What we offer

• Salary of £31,236 to £35,608 per year (Grade 5)
• 36 days annual leave including Bank Holidays, plus CPD allowance
• Employee benefits including family-friendly policies and CAMbens
• Training in CT and MRI and opportunities to teach students
• Collaborative team environment and career development

Weekend and on-call participation is required. The position is full-time, permanent, based at the West Cambridge site, and references are taken to the Principal Radiologist/Associate Hospital Director. Applications close on 12 November 2026; a health assessment follows acceptance.