Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a veterinarian to join our dedicated team passionate about animal welfare.  We are a growing group of 5 vets plus dedicated support staff.

At Charles River, we take a passionate approach to improving human and animal health. Our motivating force is the knowledge that our high quality of work provides people with the potential to live healthier and better lives. Scientific excellence and outstanding customer service are the hallmarks of Charles River.

As one of the world’s largest Contract Research Organisations with more than 7000 employees and a market leader in the development of novel human and veterinary medicines, Charles River can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge and work with world-class experts.  With more than 60 facilities in 16 countries, we have built a company uniquely designed to meet the needs of our clients in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Veterinary Medicine, and Agrochemical sectors.

At our world class preclinical facility in Elphinstone, Tranent (close to Edinburgh), our Department of Veterinary Services provides expert advice on animal health and welfare in a diverse mix of laboratory and farm animal species.

Acting as a deputy Named Veterinary Surgeon in accordance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act, you will provide clinical care services to the broad range species at our site in Tranent.  As a laboratory animal veterinarian, you are the advocate for the animals, you will use your clinical and interpersonal skills to ensure delivery of the highest standards of welfare, ethical consideration, and compliance in association with the Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body.

You will assist in the conduct of clinical work across site, including medical and surgical case management, as well as supporting our studies by provision of specialist veterinary services in fields such as anaesthesia, surgery, and ophthalmology.

Due to high volume of applications we are receiving if you have not heard anything from Charles River Laboratories Edinburgh regarding the next steps of our recruitment process within 3 weeks of the closing date then please conclude you have been unsuccessful.  

Job Qualifications

Eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and a relevant clinical work experience is essential.

You will have graduated with a Veterinary degree and have good observational and fine motor skills.  You will have established skills in medicine and surgery translatable to the species you will be working with and the drive to expand your skillset.  You will have the confidence and ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients, as well as regulatory bodies.  Previous experience in the laboratory animal field would be advantageous, although full training will be provided.

Participation in an out of hours on-call rota will be required although this is not onerous. 

In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a real commitment to your training and development needs.  This includes the opportunity for undertaking, publishing and presenting relevant personal research, as we support and encourage you to develop your veterinary career.