Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing

Overview

Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing (6103) – Department of Life Sciences, Aberystwyth University. Permanent, full-time position (36.5 hours/week).

Posted Date: 18/02/2026
• Closing Date: 22/02/2026 • : 6103

Employment Visa:
Sponsorable

• Assist the Programme Lead with the development and delivery of the Foundation Degree in Veterinary Nursing, provisionally accredited with the RCVS.
• Develop and deliver course content in collaboration with the Programme Lead; provide personal tutoring to student veterinary nurses.
• Support the development of future undergraduate and post-graduate qualifications in veterinary nursing related topics.
• Contribute to coordination and delivery of core teaching in Veterinary Nursing and related modules in the Department of Life Sciences.
• Examine and assist in the delivery of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs).
• Support students at all stages of the programme as personal tutor.
• Participate in recruitment and selection of students onto the FdSc Veterinary Nursing and future post-registration qualifications.
• Ensure guidelines, policies and regulations are in place, updated and implemented to support learning; liaise with professional services for internal regulatory compliance.
• Promote Veterinary Nursing through established recruitment and marketing activities.
• Undertake health and safety duties appropriate to the post.
• Commit to the University’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy and to continuous personal development through the University’s Effective Contribution Scheme.
• Other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade may be assigned.

• Develop and maintain an external profile (e.g., publications, professional bodies, external panels/examining).
• Engage in external networking with stakeholders such as the BVNA and RCVS; participate in continued professional development.
• Adhere to the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses.
• Collaborate with the wider academic community and bid for external income where appropriate.

• BSc in a relevant discipline; professional qualification in Veterinary Nursing and registered with the RCVS.
• Contemporary knowledge and experience of veterinary nursing, policies, research and professional development.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical or academic veterinary nursing experience post-qualification.
• Knowledge of the RCVS Day One Skills, Day One Competences, Professional Behaviours and Attributes and the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurse.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level A0 with awareness of bilingual support procedures.

• MSc or PhD in a relevant discipline; active interest in veterinary research and evidence-based veterinary nursing.
• Teaching qualification and/or FHEA; commitment to learning Welsh.
• Oral Welsh Level C1; written Welsh abilities may be advantageous.
• Further Welsh language information: available at the university policy page.

Applications via  Flexible working arrangements (full-time, part-time, job share, or term-time) will be considered. Applications may be submitted in Welsh or English and will be treated equally.

• Flexible working policy
• 36.5-hour week for full-time roles
• Generous leave entitlements (27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closed days)
• Commitment to Professional Development
• Enhanced contributions to pension schemes
• Staff recognition and reward schemes
• Opportunity to learn Welsh for free
• Staff relocation bursary
• Maternity, paternity, parental and adoption leave
• Staff discounts for gym facilities, hospitality and campus retail

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds; this includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates. The university is bilingual and complies with Welsh Language Standards and Equal Opportunities. Sponsorship under Skilled Worker Route is available for international applicants. Points-based visa requirements apply; AU will support Certificate of Sponsorship but not visa costs for candidates or dependants.

Contact:
Human Resources, Aberystwyth University, Visulisation Centre, Penglais Campus, Ceredigion, SY23 3BF
. Tel: (01970) 628555
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