Veterinary Surgeon – Preclinical Research
1 day ago
Cambridge
Veterinary Surgeon – Preclinical Research An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established preclinical research organisation. Working alongside an experienced Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS), you will play a key role in supporting animal welfare, veterinary care, and regulatory compliance across a range of research programmes. This position offers a structured development pathway, including training and support towards becoming a Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS), making it an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian looking to build a long-term career within the research environment. Key Responsibilities • Provide veterinary care and clinical oversight for animals, • Support animal welfare, health monitoring, and preventative medicine programmes, • Work closely with scientific and animal care teams to ensure high standards of welfare and compliance, • Assist with the review of study protocols and provide veterinary input where required, • Contribute to regulatory compliance in line with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act (ASPA) and associated guidelines., • Participate in veterinary investigations, case management, and welfare assessments, • Support training and development initiatives relating to animal welfare and veterinary best practice Requirements • MRCVS-qualified Veterinary Surgeon, • Previous experience working with dogs is essential, • Strong understanding of animal welfare and clinical veterinary practice, • A proactive and collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary teams Desirable Experience • Experience working within a Contract Research Organisation (CRO) or research environment, • Knowledge of laboratory animal science and the regulatory framework governing animal research, • Exposure to ASPA-regulated procedures, • Interest in progressing towards Named Veterinary Surgeon (NVS) responsibilities What's on Offer • Competitive salary, • Structured training and mentoring towards NVS status, • Opportunity to work within a collaborative scientific environment, • Professional development and career progression opportunities, • Comprehensive benefits package If you are a veterinarian with experience working with dogs and an interest in advancing your career within preclinical research, we would be pleased to hear from you.