University of Edinburgh - Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVetMed)

Applications are invited from veterinary graduates for a scholarship on the Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine full-time, postgraduate programme of studies and to undertake residency training.

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies’ Hospital for Small Animals is one of the largest veterinary teaching hospitals in the UK.  The Hospital has 15 referral services and is home to more than 50 Specialists who deliver exemplary care in state-of-the-art facilities. The Hospital’s friendly and supportive environment makes it a welcoming and enjoyable place to work and study.

The successful candidates will be enrolled with the University of Edinburgh on the Professional Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVetMed) postgraduate programme for four years and enrol with the relevant European College for their residency training.

All candidates will need:

• Prior completion of a one-year internship or at least one-year’s postgraduate clinical experience.
• Proven enthusiasm for their chosen discipline specialty.
• The ability to work as part of a dedicated team in a busy referral hospital.
• A degree that is recognised by the RCVS and to be fully registered with the RCVS prior to starting on the programme.
• Appropriate English language qualifications where applicable.

The scholarship attracts an annual tax-free stipend of £28,151.00 and an additional allowance of £1,500 per annum is available for approved travel, examination fees and CPD.

More information for each available specialty can be found via the following website:https://www.ed.ac.uk/vet/services/vacancies/clinicalscholarships

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

Closing date for applications: 30 September 2024

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

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The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336

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