Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine; Residency - Intake

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

Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVetMed)

• Equine Surgery
• Rabbit and Exotic Pet Medicine
• Small Animal Internal Medicine
• Small Ruminant Health Management
• Veterinary Cardiology
• Veterinary Ophthalmology

Applications are invited from veterinary graduates for the above residency specialties as part of the Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine full-time, postgraduate programme of studies.

These roles are based at the Easter Bush Campus, Roslin, Midlothian.

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.

• 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 scholarships will commence in September 2026 and will run for a four-year fixed-term, subject to an annual review of progress and completion of required DVetMed components.

The scholarship attracts an annual tax-free stipend of £29,600.00 and an additional allowance of £1,500 per annum is available for approved travel, examination fees and CPD. Postgraduate fees will be paid by the University of Edinburgh at UK level.

Out of hours duties are shared on a rota basis with other residents.

More information for each available specialty can be found via the following website:

For any application related queries, please contact

Closing date for applications: 31st March 2026

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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