Clinical Veterinarian in Oncology at University of Cambridge

Do you have a passion for clinical oncology, teaching and research?

Do you want to work as part of an internationally recognised team in a state of the art Hospital?

The Department has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Veterinarian in Oncology with effect from 1 May 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Along with other academic staff you will be responsible for providing small animal referral oncology services to the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital; practical teaching of small animal oncology to undergraduates; and for training Junior and Senior Clinical Training Scholars. Whilst this is primarily a clinical service post, the role holder would be expected and encouraged to contribute to current and future clinical research projects. Participation in an on call rota will be required.

Applicants should be a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and hold a Diploma of the European or American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (sub-specialty Oncology). However, candidates who have completed an approved Residency training programme in Medical Oncology and who are eligible to sit the ECVIM-Onc certifying examination will also be considered. Documented undergraduate teaching experience is desirable.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button above.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Alison Hayes, Associate Principal Oncologist, by email: amh243@cam.ac.uk

Applicants should complete the online application process in addition to submitting a Curriculum Vitae (CV), covering letter outlining suitability for the role and contact details for two referees.

Please ensure that you upload your CV and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

For further particulars for the role and information about the Department, please visit: https://www.hospital.vet.cam.ac.uk/

Closing date for applications: Monday 1st April 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please quote reference PP40907 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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