Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine/Residency in Equine Dentistry

Applications are invited from veterinary graduates for a Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (Residency) in Equine Dentistry.

The position will be based in the Equine Hospital at the Easter Bush Campus, Roslin, where the resident will participate in the diagnosis and treatment of referred equine cases and receive specialist training in equine dentistry, along with training in general equine soft tissue surgery and complete a Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.  The resident will participate in the general out-of-hours rota for the Equine Hospital.  At least two years postgraduate clinical experience in equine practice is necessary.

The successful applicant must have fully registered with the RCVS at the time of appointment.  Applicants should also hold appropriate English language qualifications, where necessary.  Applicants will be expected to enrol for the European Veterinary Dental College (EVDC) Equine Diploma and for a Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.

The scholarship will commence in March 2020 and will run for a four-year fixed-term, renewable annually subject to completion of required DVetMed and EVDC (Equine) residency components.

The scholarship attracts an annual tax-free stipend of £19,664.08 with a supplement payable for on-call duties, and an additional allowance of £600 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 Paddy Dixon, telephone 0131 650 6253 or by email P.M.Dixon@ed.ac.uk or to Dr Richard Reardon telephone 0131 650 6253, email richard.reardon@ed.ac.uk 

An application form, further particulars and information on how to apply can be found online by clicking the apply button.

Alternatively, please contact Mrs Emma Pineau at emma.pineau@ed.ac.uk or call 0131 651 9198.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon Friday 22nd November 2019

Provisional date for interviews:  week commencing 2nd December 2019

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