Description of Post

The Department of Veterinary Medicine is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Veterinary Anatomy (Clinical Anatomy) who will contribute to the delivery of anatomy teaching within the integrated veterinary curriculum.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering clinically relevant anatomy teaching, linking anatomical structure with surgical practice, diagnostic imaging and clinical examination. The appointee will contribute to case-based teaching and the integration of anatomy across the veterinary curriculum.

Clinical Engagement

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to maintain clinical engagement through participation in clinical teaching, casebased instruction and collaboration with veterinary practices and referral services associated with the veterinary programme. Applicants with a strong clinical background who wish to combine clinical activity with teaching in anatomy and clinical sciences are particularly encouraged to apply.

Strategic Importance of the Role

Veterinary anatomy is a foundational discipline within the veterinary programme.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of an innovative anatomy programme that integrates:

• dissection
• diagnostic imaging
• clinical examination
• surgical application.

The emphasis of this role is on clinically relevant anatomy, ensuring that anatomical knowledge is embedded within real veterinary practice and supports the development of safe and competent veterinary graduates.

Essential Qualifications

• A level 8 honours degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognised degree awarding body.
• Registration, or eligibility to register, as a Veterinary Practitioner with the Veterinary Council of Ireland.
• A Master’s Degree in a relevant Level 9 programme (NFQ) or equivalent.
• A minimum of three years relevant post-qualification clinical or academic experience.
• Experience relevant to veterinary anatomy teaching or applied clinical anatomy.

Applicants must have completed a suitable teaching and learning programme in line with the requirements of the Veterinary Council of Ireland. An applicant who has not completed such training will be deemed to have met the minimum requirements upon receipt of a commitment to commence appropriate training within one year of appointment.