Lecturer in Equine Sport Medicine

Grade UE08: £50,253 to £61,759 per annum OR Grade UE09: £63.606 to £78,469 per annum

(Both grades will include additional Market Pay Supplement which is reviewed annually)

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine / Royal (Dick School of Veterinary Studies / Division of Equine Sciences       

Full Time: 35 hours per week (Clinicians will contribute to the on-call rota depending on area of clinical expertise)

Open Ended: permanent

Appointment to Grade 8 or Grade 9 is based on fulfilment of University of Edinburgh job grading criteria.

The Opportunity:

From local roots to global impact. Be part of something bigger.

Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger — where you’ll do meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us. 

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our student’s performance and wellbeing.

We are looking for an experienced equine clinician with a demonstrable focus on sports medicine (particularly lameness diagnostics and advanced imaging) to join our clinical team and take a leading role in the provision and development of the sports medicine service provided by our equine hospital and practice.   

This is a unique opportunity to join or lead (depending on experience) the team growing the discipline of equine sports medicine within a top-ranking UK veterinary school. In conjunction with our talented and dedicated equine team, the post holder will work within a highly-equipped equine hospital where they will contribute to the continued development of our clinical caseload and take responsibility for cases at referral level.  Beyond the standard medical and surgical caseload, the hospital has well-developed cardiology, respiratory, orthopaedic, diagnostic imaging and behavioural medicine services, with significant clinical and research expertise in each area. We are now in a position to recruit a dedicated person capable of driving an integrated “performance driven sports medicine” service. 

We have the necessary breadth of clinical expertise, research reputational standing and advanced imaging modalities to fully support growth in this service. Current/recent complimentary research activities within the division include fracture risk assessment (multimodal imaging and biomarkers), osteoarthritis biomarker discovery, T2 cartilage mapping, advanced cardiac imaging and cardiac mapping (arrhythmias) and multi-omics assessment of mild equine asthma and training-associated immune dysregulation. The post-holder will also have the opportunity to work in conjunction with our behavioural medicine team to develop a better understanding of the relationship between pain and behavioural changes with a view to collectively developing a more comprehensive and formulated approach to the investigation and management of such cases.

They will be involved in teaching and practical training of veterinary undergraduate students and postgraduate clinical scholars (residents) and will be encouraged to undertake clinical research in their field of expertise, thus enhancing the professional reputation of the equine service and contributing to the research output of the division and the school. Collaborative research is encouraged and there is extensive opportunity for cross-campus collaboration. In addition, the post holder will assist with initiatives aimed at the promotion of equine welfare and will have the opportunity to contribute towards the efforts of the Division of General Practice in supporting the equine industry in remote and rural parts of Scotland. There will also be the option to undertake racecourse veterinary duties at 2 of Scotland’s racecourses as part of our existing team.

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• A Veterinary Degree registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons as a practising member of the profession.
• General equine sports medicine skills, with a particular focus on/interest in orthopaedics and diagnostic imaging. 
• Further specialist qualification, preferably ECVSMR/ACVSMR; however, ECVS/ACVS Diploma-holders with a demonstrable sports medicine interest are very much encouraged to apply. Residency trained board eligible candidates in the appropriate speciality are encouraged to contact us in the first instance – please see contact details below. 
• Interest in fulfilling the remit of a clinical academic working within a veterinary school setting (i.e., engagement with teaching, learning and assessment)
• Demonstrable commitment to develop their own, and contribute to the School’s clinical research output. 
• Desirable (not essential): Higher degree (Masters /PhD) in a relevant discipline

For further information or informal discussion please contact Scott Pirie on scott.pirie@ed.ac.uk

Depending on the personal circumstances of the successful candidate, this role may be eligible for the University’s standard relocation allowance. Further details can be found here: https://www.ed.ac.uk/human-resources/job/relocation’.

The post holder will join a dynamic team who are committed to delivering gold standard patient and client care whilst also training the next generation of primary care veterinarians. 

The academic environment provides many opportunities for CPD and career progression.

People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful/personalised flexibility for you.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle: 

• Working within one of the world’s leading universities
• Professional development and subject matter expertise
• Variety every day
• Excellent benefits and support

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How to apply

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter

As a valued member of our team, you can expect: 

• A competitive salary. 
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits. 

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.  

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).

The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role.  If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.   

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 17 December 2026.

Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. 

Interview dates to be confirmed. 

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (https://vet.ed.ac.uk/about/what-we-do) (opens in a new browser tab) is a one-of-a-kind centre of excellence in clinical activity, teaching and research. Our purpose-built campus, set against the Pentland Hills Regional Park, is home to over 800 staff and a thriving student community (https://vet.ed.ac.uk/education) (opens in a new browser tab).  

The School comprises the Roslin Institute, three veterinary hospitals, a pathology unit, innovation centre and a range of research centres and services.

We represent one of the largest concentrations of animal science expertise in Europe, impacting local, regional, national and international communities in terms of economic growth, the provision of clinical services and the advancement of scientific knowledge.

**Education
**The School is widely accredited, enabling our graduates to practise across the globe. We are ranked among the best vet schools in the UK and internationally, evidencing our leadership in veterinary education, research and clinical practice.

The Roslin Institute collaborates closely in delivering research-led teaching to undergraduate veterinary students, and promoting clinical veterinary research and translation.

The School’s position as part of the College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine enables the translation of expertise and knowledge into human health and vice-versa. 

**Research Impact
**In a joint submission to the latest UK Research Excellence Framework exercise, research at the School and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) ranked number one in the UK for agriculture, food and veterinary sciences by combining ratings for each institution. The research environment was rated 100 per cent world leading or internationally excellent, as was the impact of our research on society.

**Community
**The School holds Athena SWAN Silver, and the Roslin Institute Gold. The campus is home to a thriving and diverse community of staff and students, with access to facilities including allotments, cycle facilities, fitness trails, restaurants and a gym.