Job Description

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: 21,970.00 (TAX EXEMPT) per annum. On site accommodation is available for 300 per month including bills.
Funded by the University of Cambridge Veterinary School Trust, Exempt Charity XO 979/86
Limit of Tenure: 12 months
The Department seeks to recruit a Junior Clinical Training Scholar (JCTS) in Surgery and Anaesthesia from January 2026, or as soon as possible after that date, in order to enhance provision of the Small Animal Surgical and Anaesthesia services and undergraduate teaching.
You will help to facilitate the smooth running of the Small Animal Soft Tissue and Orthopaedic Surgery services by supporting the team with all aspects of the work-up, diagnosis and management of small animal surgical patients, helping with scheduling of appointments, preparation for and assisting with surgeries, and the post-surgical aftercare and discharge of the patients. You will contribute to the Anaesthesia service by assisting with sedations and anaesthesia of the wide range of surgical and medical patients seen at the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital and including the critical care unit. You will support final-year veterinary students during their small animal surgery and anaesthesia rotations.
The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the Small Animal Surgical and Anaesthesia Services and will be required to participate in the practical instruction of veterinary students and a weekend / weeknight on call rota within the Hospital. This is an opportunity to develop your clinical and organisational skills, knowledge of small animal soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, knowledge of anaesthesia and critical care, and to gain experience as a clinical teacher of final year veterinary students in a well-equipped and encouraging academic environment. The Internship will offer an excellent opportunity to prepare for Specialist training, such as a Senior Clinical Training Scholarship (Residency) in Small Animal Surgery.
Candidates must be members of the RCVS and have at least 12 months' experience in companion animal practice. Candidates with some pre-existing experience in small animal surgery and / or anaesthesia will be preferred.
We would welcome anyone wishing to apply for this scholarship to arrange a visit to the hospital to meet the team and find out more. To arrange a visit to the hospital and for informal enquiries about the scholarship programme, please contact Laura Owen (Soft Tissue Surgery: ).
Summary of benefits

• Competitive tax-free stipend including accommodation in Central Cambridge and bills included package
• Good work-life balance with manageable weekend and night work
• University library and journal access
• 2 weeks of elective/dedicated research time on top of holidays
• Academic opportunities, e.g. teaching Cambridge students during rotations and College supervision opportunities; weekly department research and clinical seminars; journal and book clubs
• Proven track-record with publications and research projects with guidance on presentation and scientific writing skills.
• Assigned intern supervisor: - regular progress meetings, interview practice, provision of professional references and CV/cover letter proof reading by experienced senior clinicians to aid residency applications
• Generous CPD allowance and encouragement to present at scientific meetings

For more information about the Department and the role please visit .
An application form (JCTS1) and information pack can be downloaded from the link below or via the following website: .
Applicants should supply a completed Junior Clinical Training Scholarship Application Form (JCTS 1), a CV and Covering Letter giving reasons for wishing to undertake the JCTS in the Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge.
Applications should be submitted via e-mail to: with the above documents as one attachment, by the closing date stated.
Please note: The ability to take up this Scholarship is contingent upon you being able to evidence your right to work in the UK, or through gaining the right to work via the UK immigration system. Evidence will need to be provided before an offer can be made. Regrettably, this Scholarship is not suitable for sponsorship via the Skilled Worker or Temporary Worker visa routes as the minimum requirements cannot be met.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on Thursday 31 July 2025
Interviews will take place in mid-September 2025
Please quote reference PP46095 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. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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