Residency
Location: University of Edinburgh, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, UK
Duration: 4 years
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVetMed) (“Residency”) in Veterinary Anaesthesia
Applications are invited from veterinary graduates for a Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVetMed) (“Residency”) in Veterinary Anaesthesia with training in small, equine, and production animal anaesthesia, which is aimed at the ECVAA Diploma.
Candidates must have an enthusiasm for the discipline, an ability to work as part of a dedicated team and have completed a rotating internship or two years in general practice. Applicants should hold a degree that is recognised by the RCVS, be fully registered with the RCVS prior to the start of the scholarship and have appropriate English language qualifications at the time of application.
The DVetMed residency is available from 1st March 2027 and will run for a four-year fixed-term, renewable annually subject to an annual review of progress and completion of required DVetMed components.
The scholarship attracts an annual tax-free stipend of £30,488 and an additional allowance of £1,500 per annum available for approved travel, examination fees and CPD. Postgraduate fees will be paid by the University of Edinburgh at UK level.
Informal enquiries are encouraged and may be made to Dr Gudrun Schoeffmann (gudrun.schoeffmann@ed.ac.uk).
Applications should be made via the following online form: https://www.star.euclid.ed.ac.uk/public/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=PTDVMVETMD1F&code2=0074
Please remember to indicate for which specialty you are making the application.
For any application related queries, please contact DVetMed@ed.ac.uk.
Closing date for applications: 30th September 2026
Please note that the online form will close automatically after the above date and no applications can be made beyond this date.
The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336.