We are seeking a Clinical Veterinary Surgeon to join our Department of Veterinary Services at our world-class preclinical facility in Tranent. You’ll become part of a supportive team of 5 veterinarians and dedicated technical staff, all committed to exceptional animal welfare and scientific excellence.
This role offers outstanding professional development, exposure to diverse species, and the opportunity to work with world‑class researchers.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as Deputy Named Veterinary Surgeon in accordance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act
- Provide clinical care across a broad range of laboratory and farm animal species
- Deliver medical and surgical case management
- Support research studies through specialist veterinary input (e.g. anaesthesia, surgery, ophthalmology)
- Advocate for animal welfare and ethical standards in partnership with the Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body (AWERB)
- Communicate effectively with internal teams, external stakeholders, and regulatory bodies
- Participate in a shared out‑of‑hours on‑call rota (non‑onerous)
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Eligibility for Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) membership
- Veterinary degree with relevant clinical experience
- Strong medical and surgical skills transferable across species
- Excellent observational, fine motor, and communication skills
- Confidence working within regulatory and ethical frameworks
- Willingness to expand and diversify clinical expertise
Laboratory animal experience is advantageous but not required — full training provided.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Strong commitment to training and professional development
- Opportunities to undertake, publish, and present research
- Supportive, collaborative veterinary team environment
- Career development within a global CRO with over 20,000 employees worldwide
About Us
Charles River supports clients from target identification through preclinical development, helping bring innovative therapies to market faster and more efficiently. We are proud to have supported 86% of FDA‑approved drugs in 2021.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.