Job Description

This residency position provides an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian interested in a career in veterinary clinical microbiology and wishing to further develop their skills whilst studying for diploma level qualification. This clinical training position is based in the Veterinary Microbiology Diagnostic Laboratory (VMDL), within the Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology within the Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences (IIVES) at the University of Liverpools Leahurst Campus on The Wirral. The VMDL is an Approved Training Centre of the European College of Veterinary Microbiology (ECVM), and you will receive a broad practical and theoretical training in veterinary clinical microbiology, hospital infection control, clinical teaching and research. Successful applicants are expected to apply to register with the ECVM when they start; after 36 months of continuous attendance, they will become eligible to take the qualifying examination (Dipl.ECVM). To be eligible to enrol on the ECVM residency, applicants must possess a veterinary qualification from a European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE) approved veterinary institution.



Post is available for 36 months with a preferred start date of 1 November 2025.



Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.