Junior Clinical Training Scholarship in Small Animal Surgery and Anaesthesia
Location: Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, UK
Duration: 12 months
Scholarship Award: £21,970 per annum (tax exempt)
Accommodation: On-site accommodation available for £300 per month, including bills
Duration: 12 months
Start Date: September 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter
The Department is seeking a Junior Clinical Training Scholar (JCTS) to support the Small Animal Surgery and Anaesthesia Services and undergraduate teaching.
The role involves assisting with the assessment, treatment and management of small animal surgical patients, including surgical preparation, anaesthesia, post-operative care and patient discharge. You will support the Soft Tissue, Orthopaedic Surgery and Anaesthesia services, contribute to emergency and critical care cases, and assist in teaching final-year veterinary students.
You will participate in all aspects of the services, including a weekend/weeknight on-call rota. The position offers valuable experience in surgery, anaesthesia, critical care and clinical teaching, and provides excellent preparation for specialist training or residency programmes.
Candidates must be members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and have at least 12 months’ experience in companion animal practice. Applicants with previous experience in small animal surgery and/or anaesthesia, or who have completed a rotating Small Animal Internship, will be particularly encouraged to apply.
Further information and details of how to apply can be found in the University advert: http://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/junior-clinical-training-scholarship-in-small-animal-surgery-and-anaesthesia-pp49782.