About this role
The School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Glasgow invites applications for a Junior Assistant Clinician (JAC) to join our busy equine referral hospital.
This post provides structured, broad‑based clinical exposure across equine medicine and surgery, offering supervised experience across services. It is particularly suited to candidates seeking a strong foundation for a range of future specialist training pathways,
N.B. The post is offered on a 1 year fixed-term basis, such that they offer the early-stage clinical experience required as vets prepare for further specialist training, for example through European Board of Veterinary Specialisation (EBVS®) approved residencies and/or masters formal training programmes. While appointments may be extended for a short-fixed term period where this would be in the mutual interest, in the interests of ensuring that veterinary career development is supported, and to assist with recruitment to the University’s EBVS® approved Residency and our own Masters Programmes, the one-year duration will remain the normal duration.
The role
The post will involve delivering high‑quality veterinary care to referred equine patients, while contributing fully to clinical, teaching and research activities.
All Junior Assistant Clinicians will:
Participate in the hospital’s 24/7 clinical rota, including shared night duties Assist in the provision of equine clinical care at referral level Present clinical cases and recommendations as directed Support undergraduate student training through instruction, supervision and feedback Maintain accurate clinical records Communicate effectively with clients and referring practices Engage in CPD, self‑reflection and professional development
About you Applicants must:
Hold a veterinary degree registerable with the RCVS Have considerable practical experience working with horses Be confident with core equine clinical skills) Work effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical team Demonstrate professionalism, motivation and high ethical standards Be willing to undertake out‑of‑hours work
Previous experience in first‑opinion or referral equine practice, clinical case responsibility, teaching, and research activity is desirable.
What we offer
Structured, supervised early‑career clinical posts in a busy equine referral hospital Excellent exposure to referral‑level equine medicine and surgery Strong support for scholarly activity and future specialist training Eligibility to join the Universities Superannuation Scheme A supportive and inclusive working environment
Visit our website for further information on The University’s Glasgow Equine Hospital glasgowequine.co.uk
Informal enquiries should be directed to Joel Hotchkiss, [email protected]
This post is full time (35 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 12 months.
Apply online: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/junior-assistant-clinician-in-equine-clinical-services-rotating-5912773
Closing Date: 22nd June 2026 at 23:45
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