Academic Tutor

Join the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and help promote excellence in the veterinary profession.

The role:
The BSAVA has an exciting opportunity for a motivated veterinary professional to join our Continuing Education (CE) team as an Academic Tutor. This role supports the delivery and ongoing development of our Postgraduate Certificate (PGC) programmes, contributing to high-quality online education for veterinary surgeons.

Further details are provided in the role description.

Skills and experience:

To be successful in this role, you’ll have a solid clinical and educational background, along with the ability to support and develop learners through clear, constructive feedback. 

• A degree in Veterinary Medicine
• Postgraduate clinical qualification in Small Animal Surgery
• Experience in the field of veterinary education
• Experience providing constructive feedback
• Strong written and verbal communication skills  
• Current knowledge and understanding of small animal first opinion veterinary practice in the UK
• You’ll also be confident working both independently and as part of a team, and able to provide effective, structured feedback that supports learner development

Desirable (but not essential):

• RCVS, European or American Diploma or equivalent
• Residency trained
• Postgraduate qualification in veterinary education or teaching
• Familiarity with online learning platforms and virtual facilitation
• Currently practicing as a veterinary surgeon  
• An understanding of adult learning principles, and other relevant pedagogical approaches

The person:

We’re looking for someone who is proactive and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. You’ll be organised, adaptable, and comfortable working through challenges in a solutions-focused way.

You should have:

• A self-motivated, positive approach
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• A flexible approach and willingness to learn new systems
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally

About the BSAVA:

The BSAVA is a professional membership association which exists to advance care for companion animals. With a membership of more than 10,000 veterinary surgeons, vet nurses and students, we work in the UK and internationally to promote excellence in small animal practice through education and science by facilitating training, conducting research, and developing policy. Each year we deliver numerous education courses, host BSAVA events and publish books, manuals, apps, and magazines.

At the BSAVA, we are passionate about empowering veterinary professionals with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to thrive in their careers and deliver the highest standards of care to companion animals.

This is a part-time role, working 10 hours per week within the Continuing Education team reporting to the Lead Academic Tutor. These hours can be worked flexibly across the week.

Our reward package for this role includes a basic salary of £45,000 per annum (pro rata). In addition, we offer generous employer pension contributions starting at 7% and increasing up to 10% with length of service.

We also offer: 

• Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year, plus bank holidays, and increases by one day per year up to a maximum of 28 days. Additionally, employees receive one extra day for every five years of service. 
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to support you in fulfilling your role. 
• Enhanced family leave benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and other family-related leave. 
• Life assurance providing cover at three times your annual salary. 
• A free legal helpline, offering access to specialist lawyers for advice on a range of legal matters. 
• Health and wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, a network of mental health first aiders, enhanced company sick pay, access to private medical insurance after 12 months’ service, occupational health services, and annual flu vaccinations. 
• Free onsite parking and a Cycle to Work scheme, offering a discounted purchase of a bicycle and accessories to support healthy, low-carbon commuting. 
• Regular social activities and events for those who wish to get involved! 

And we are:

• A community-focused organisation, offering paid leave for employees to volunteer with charities or not-for-profit organisations.
• Committed to sustainability, both in our work and within the veterinary profession. The Association has completed a certified carbon audit and has been awarded Silver Accreditation with Investors in the Environment.

So, if you are bold and innovative, strive for excellence whilst taking ownership and accountability of your work, show passion for what you do and work effectively in a team – then you’ll be a great fit for the Association, and we would love to hear from you.

How to apply:
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role description via the vacancies page on our website to: Laura Haddock on l.haddock@bsava.com

If you have any questions, or would like to discuss the role, please contact Claire using the email address above.

Closing date: 27 February 2026

Interviews to be held on a rolling basis.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the information on your CV being held by the Association for six months.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) underpins our belief that we can make the Association stronger through the unique contributions we can all bring. We create inclusive teams aligned to our values and encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates.