September 18, 2026 THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL
INSTITUTE OF INFECTION, VETERINARY AND ECOLOGICAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY
SENIOR TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP IN VETERINARY PATHOLOGY
Combined 3-year Residency and master’s Programme in Veterinary Pathology.
Two positions are available
These training posts provide an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian interested in a career in veterinary pathology.
You will be trained in undertaking diagnostic pathology work on a range of species for the University of Liverpool’s veterinary hospitals and outside clients, contribute to small group veterinary undergraduate teaching and undertake a collaborative research project. The training will prepare you for the ECVP certifying examination and you will complete an MSc in Veterinary Professional Studies.
Applicants must be a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons or hold a veterinary degree qualifying them for membership.
Applicants must also have at least one year’s experience as a veterinarian either in clinical practice or other field relevant to veterinary pathology.
The initial stipend is £27600 (PAYE exempt) and will be reviewed annually. Examinationfees, MSc fees and a two-week residential pathology summer school in years 2 & 3 will be covered by the department.
Two positions are available from 1st January 2027 and will run for 36 months
Further particular are available at the following link
Informal enquiries can be made to Richard Blundell (rblund@liverpool.ac.uk)
Applications should be made by email to vpadmin@liverpool.ac.uk
Applications should include a full CV, references and a cover letter which should include your MRCVS status.
Closing date for applications is 2nd October 2026