Scholarship vacancies

Current Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, or Residency, vacancies.

The University of Edinburgh invites applications from veterinary surgeons for a DVetMed (Residency) in Veterinary Ophthalmology, based at the Hospital for Small Animals (HfSA), Easter Bush campus. This full-time, four-year training position provides an exceptional opportunity to gain advanced clinical experience while simultaneously working towards two prestigious qualifications:

  • A Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVetMed) – a four-year programme
  • The European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ECVO) Diploma – a three-year programme

About the Role

As a resident, you will play a key role in the Veterinary Ophthalmology Service, working alongside a highly skilled team in both the Hospital for Small Animals and the Equine Hospital. Your training will encompass:

  • Extensive hands-on clinical experience
  • Structured didactic teaching and research
  • A strong emphasis on self-directed learning

The ophthalmology team has expanded significantly in recent years and is internationally recognised for clinical excellence, research, and teaching.  You will join an established residency programme with three other residents and work closely with dedicated veterinary nurses to deliver compassionate, high-quality patient care.  Out-of-hours duties are shared on a rotating basis with fellow residents.

Candidate Requirements

We are seeking candidates with:

  • A strong passion for veterinary ophthalmology
  • The ability to work both independently and within a team
  • At least two years of postgraduate clinical experience in general practice OR completion of a one-year rotating internship
  • An interest in teaching and clinical research
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • RCVS registration (or eligibility to register)

Additional advantages (not essential)

  • Ophthalmology internship experience
  • PhD

Programme Details

  • Start date: September 2025
  • Duration: 4 years (fixed-term), with annual progress reviews
  • ECVO diploma training: Begins within the first 12 months, depending on candidate experience

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated clinician to advance their expertise in veterinary ophthalmology within a world-leading institution.

The scholarship attracts an annual tax-free stipend of £29,108.00 and an additional allowance of £1,500 per annum available for approved travel, examination fees and CPD.  Postgraduate fees will be paid by the University of Edinburgh at UK level.

Any enquiries should be directed to the members of the senior ophthalmology team, Ben Blacklock, David Donaldson and Claudia Hartley (email: ben.blacklock@ed.ac.uk, d.donaldson@ed.ac.uk, claudia.hartley@ed.ac.uk telephone 0131 650 6247).

Further Particulars

Applications should be made via the online form (link below)

Please remember to indicate for which specialty you are making the application.

For any application related queries, please contact DVetMed@ed.ac.uk.

Closing date for applications:  31st March 2025

Please note that the online form will close automatically after the above date and no applications can be made beyond this date.


Applications are invited for a Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVetMed) (“Residency”) in Farm Animal Health and Production (Small Ruminant) based within the Division of Farm Animal, Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh.

The successful applicant will undertake clinical duties within the R(D)SVS Farm Animal Practice, Dairy Herd Health and Productivity Service and Farm Animal Teaching Hospital.  The resident will carry out research projects, and be expected to register for the Diploma in the European College of Small Ruminant Health Management (ECSRHM).

This position is conducted within the framework of a Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine degree, which will provide the candidate with a postgraduate qualification (DVetMed) in addition to that of the speciality.  This programme consolidates and enhances evidence-based knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes to enable independent practice to the standard of a recognised specialist.  Additionally, it will provide the candidate with training in and experience of research.  This involves production of an examined research dissertation, with opportunities to present and publish your findings.  Finally, the DVetMed programme will provide training and experience of teaching, as well as access to optional courses in speciality-relevant areas.

The successful applicant must be a veterinary graduate, preferably with at least two years’ experience in mixed or farm veterinary practice, with a degree recognised by the RCVS.  Applicants should also hold appropriate English language qualifications where applicable.

The scholarship attracts an annual tax-free stipend of £29,108.00 per annum and an additional allowance of £1,500 per annum available for approved travel, examination fees and CPD.  Postgraduate fees will be paid by the University of Edinburgh at UK level.

The position will commence 1st September 2025 and will run for a four-year fixed-term, renewable annually subject to an annual review of progress and completion of required DVetMed components.

For further information on an informal basis please contact Professor Alastair Macrae (A.I.Macrae@ed.ac.uk).

Further Particulars

Applications should be made via the online form (below)

Please remember to indicate for which speciality you are making the application.

For any application related queries, please contact DVetMed@ed.ac.uk.

Closing date for applications: 31st March 2025

Please note that the online form will close automatically after the above date and no applications can be made beyond this date.


Applications are invited from veterinary graduates for a Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (Residency) in Equine Medicine. The scholarship will commence in September 2025 and will run for a four-year fixed-term, renewable annually subject to completion of required DVetMed components.

The position will be based at the Easter Bush Campus, Roslin, where the resident will participate in the activities of the Dick Vet Equine Hospital, specifically, the diagnosis and treatment of medical cases, as well as out of hours’ emergencies.  Relevant postgraduate clinical experience including at least a one-year rotating internship or at least two years clinical practice in equine/mixed practice is required, and candidates must be eligible to become a member of the RCVS. Applicants should also hold appropriate English language qualifications, where necessary.

The successful applicant will register for the European College of Equine Internal Medicine (ECEIM) Diploma in Equine Internal Medicine and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVetMed) degree with clinical and teaching duties. The residency will be supervised by Professor John Keen and colleagues.

The world-renowned Dick Vet Equine Hospital has a diverse group of staff with recognized specialists in medicine, surgery, dentistry, neurology, ophthalmology, anaesthesia and imaging, supported by a team of nurses and grooms. The Hospital also benefits from visiting farriers and physiotherapists and a behavioral consultant.  Recent investment in the clinic has seen the opening of a state of the art equine diagnostic, surgical and critical care unit, and a high field MRI unit.

The residency attracts an annual tax-free stipend of £29,108.00 and an additional allowance of £1,500 per annum available for approved travel, examination fees and CPD.  Postgraduate fees will be paid by the University of Edinburgh at UK level.

Informal enquiries are encouraged and may be made to: Professor John Keen, telephone +44-131 650 8804/6253 or by email john.keen@ed.ac.uk

Further Particulars

Applications should be made via the online form (link below)

Please remember to indicate for which specialty you are making the application.

For any application related queries, please contact DVetMed@ed.ac.uk.

Closing date for applications: 31st March 2025

Please note that the online form will close automatically after the above date and no applications can be made beyond this date.


Applications are invited from veterinary graduates for a Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVetMed) (Residency) in Veterinary Cardiology.  The scholarship will commence in September 2025 and will run for a four-year fixed-term, renewable annually subject to completion of required DVetMed components.

The role is based within the Hospital for Small Animals at the School’s Easter Bush campus.  In this full-time training position, the resident will undertake clinical duties in the Small Animal Cardiology Service while working towards a Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. This programme also satisfies the requirements for certification by the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology) and prepares the candidate for the certifying ECVIM-CA (Cardiology) examination.

Candidates must have an enthusiasm for the discipline, an ability to work as part of a dedicated team and must be eligible to become a member of the RCVS. Candidates must have completed a rotating internship of at least one-years’ duration or have equivalent clinical experience prior to commencement of the scholarship. Completion of a cardiology internship in academia or private referral practice would be considered an advantage.  Applicants should also hold appropriate English language qualifications.

The scholar will receive high quality training encompassing clinical experience, didactic teaching and research. They will join the long-established and highly successful ECVIM-CA (Cardiology) residency programme that currently comprises four Cardiology Diplomates (DipECVIM-CA (Cardiology) or RCVS), two cardiology senior clinical scholars, two dedicated cardiology nurses and one dedicated cardiology animal care assistant.  The scholar will spend the majority of their time undertaking clinical duties at the HfSA.  These will include rotations through other relevant disciplines within the hospital, and out-of-hours duties, which are shared on a rota basis with the other residents.

The professional doctorate attracts an annual tax-free stipend of £29,108.00 with an additional allowance of £1,500 per annum available for approved travel, examination fees and CPD.  Postgraduate fees will be paid by the University of Edinburgh at UK level.

Informal enquiries are encouraged and should be directed to Dr Rachel Blake (email: Rachel.Blake@ed.ac.uk, telephone 0131 650 7650).

Further particulars

Applications should be made via the online form (link below)

Please remember to indicate for which specialty you are making the application.

For any application related queries, please contact DVetMed@ed.ac.uk.

Closing date for applications: 31st March 2025

Please note that the online form will close automatically after the above date and no applications can be made beyond this date.


Applications are invited from veterinary graduates for a Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVetMed) (“Residency”) in Neurology and Neurosurgery.

The role is based within the Hospital for Small Animals at the School’s Easter Bush campus.  In this full-time training position, incorporating residency credentials required for ECVN, the resident will contribute to the Neurology and Neurosurgery clinical service and fulfil teaching and research commitments under the supervision of 4 ECVN diplomates. The Hospital for Small Animals has access to a 1.5T in-house and 3T on-campus MRI, 64-slice CT, fluoroscopy, electro-diagnostic equipment, intensive care unit, and cutting-edge physiotherapy and radiotherapy. We offer a 24/7 service; the current annual caseload is approximately 1,200 and still growing. We work in collaboration with colleagues in the Equine and Farm Animal Hospitals and the Rabbit and Exotic Practice on campus.  

Candidates must have an enthusiasm for the discipline, an ability to work as part of a dedicated team, and have completed a one-year internship or equivalent clinical experience of at least a two-year duration.  Applicants should hold a degree that is recognised by the RCVS, be fully registered with the RCVS prior to the start of the scholarship,and have appropriate English language qualifications at the time of application.

The scholarship is available from September 2025 and will run for a four-year fixed-term, renewable annually subject to completion of required DVetMed and residency components.

The scholarship attracts an annual tax-free stipend of £29,108.00 per annum with an additional allowance per annum available for approved travel, examination fees, and CPD.  Postgraduate fees will be paid by the University of Edinburgh at the UK level.

Informal enquiries are encouraged and may be made to Dr Aran Nagendran (email: anagend2@ed.ac.uk, telephone 0131 650 7650).

Further particulars

Applications should be made via the online form (link below)

Please remember to indicate for which specialty you are making the application.

For any application related queries, please contact DVetMed@ed.ac.uk.

Closing date for applications: 31st March 2025

Please note that the online form will close automatically after the above date and no applications can be made beyond this date.


Applications are invited from veterinary graduates for a Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVetMed) (“Residency”) in Veterinary Anaesthesia with training in small, equine, and production animal anaesthesia, which is aimed at the ECVAA Diploma.

Candidates must have an enthusiasm for the discipline, an ability to work as part of a dedicated team and have completed a rotating internship or two years in general practice.  Applicants should hold a degree that is recognised by the RCVS, be fully registered with the RCVS prior to the start of the scholarship and have appropriate English language qualifications at the time of application.

The scholarship is available from 1st September 2025 and will run for a four-year fixed-term, renewable annually subject to completion of required DVetMed components.

The scholarship attracts an annual tax-free stipend of £29,108.00 per annum and an additional allowance of £1,500 per annum available for approved travel, examination fees and CPD.  Postgraduate fees will be paid by the University of Edinburgh at UK level.

Informal enquiries are encouraged and may be made to Dr Gudrun Schoeffmann (email: gudrun.schoeffmann@ed.ac.uk).

Further particulars

Applications should be made via the online form (link below).

Please remember to indicate for which specialty you are making the application.

For any application related queries, please contact DVetMed@ed.ac.uk.

Closing date for applications: 31st March 2025

Please note that the online form will close automatically after the above date and no applications can be made beyond this date.


 

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine

Contact details

Address

Mrs Emma Pineau
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Easter Bush Campus
Midlothian
EH25 9RG

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