University of Cambridge Vet School

03/09/2026

Relay run for Retriever research 🐾🏃

Staff from the Canine Genetics Centre (CGC) and The Queen's Veterinary School Hospital, QVSH are swapping lab coats and vet scrubs for running shoes this Sunday, 6 September, to take on the Big Half Relay and raise funds for research into sudden death in young Labrador Retrievers.

They’ll be joined by Joanna and Harrison Whyton, mother and son, whose eight-month-old Labrador, Taitti, sadly died of the condition in December 2025.

Labrador Retriever Sudden Death typically affects young dogs, often at around a year of age. They die suddenly and unexpectedly, usually while asleep and with no prior warning.

The CGC research team is collecting DNA samples and detailed clinical information from affected dogs and their relatives. Funds raised through the relay will support the next stages of the project, including genetic analyses to search for variants that may contribute to the condition.

Please help the team understand why this is happening. Every pound raised will go directly towards the research.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/labrador-dna-research

13/08/2026

📣 We have two exciting new job opportunities in our Diagnostic Imaging Team at The Queen's Veterinary School Hospital, QVSH, part of the University of Cambridge Vet School🐾

Teaching Professor designated Principal Radiologist
👉 www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/teaching-professor-designated-principal-radiologist-pp50690
📅 Closing date is 8 September 2026

This role will be leading the imaging service within the QVSH, responsible for developing and supporting a high standard of clinical service provision in the Imaging Team, while contributing to the clinical teaching of undergraduate veterinary students and postgraduate Clinical Training Scholars.

We are also looking for a Head Radiographer to join the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital. This role will provide operational leadership for the Diagnostic Imaging Team supporting the Hospital's clinical, teaching and research activities.

Head Radiographer
👉 www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/head-radiographer-pp50673
📅 Closing date is 8 September 2026

Both roles offer a supportive and engaging environment with generous paid annual leave and competitive staff benefits and pension.

Check out our jobs web page for all of our current vacancies 👇🏽
www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/search?search_api_views_fulltext=veterinary

13/08/2026

It's A level results day. Maybe they're not what you were expecting.

See the below film from the University of Cambridge to help you through the next stage and we look forward to welcoming our new students in October. 📚🎓🥳

10/08/2026

Welcome to the University of Cambridge Vet School Barbora!

24/07/2026

📣 Calling all early career vets - We are delighted to be offering two new Junior Clinical Training Scholarships at The Queen's Veterinary School Hospital, QVSH part of the University of Cambridge Vet School 🐾

1x Scholarship in Small Animal Surgery and Anaesthesia
📅 Closing date is midnight on 2 August 2026
👉🏽 https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/junior-clinical-training-scholarship-in-small-animal-surgery-and-anaesthesia-pp49782

1x Scholarship available in Small Animal Primary Care
📅 Closing date is midnight on 23 August 2026
👉🏽 https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/junior-clinical-training-scholarship-in-small-animal-primary-care-pp50501

Being a Junior Scholar at the The Queen's Veterinary School Hospital, QVSH in Cambridge, offers many additional benefits outside of the role, including onsite Cambridge accommodation, subsidised travel and the opportunity to join clubs and societies across the University.

​🐾 To read more about the JCTS programme at Cambridge
👉🏽 https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/study/cts/jcts1

🎥 Also check out this fun film made by some of our previous scholars
👉🏽 https://youtu.be/2lJ1A2PmgKs

15/07/2026

We're delighted to see two researchers from the University of Cambridge Vet School featured in the University of Cambridge's latest wellbeing article, "Boost your summer break in 2026."

Among the contributors are Dr Alex Almeida, a leading expert in the human gut microbiome, and Dr Andrew Grant, Associate Professor of Microbial Pathogenesis. Their expertise helps readers understand how to avoid common holiday health problems and make the most of their time away.

We're proud to see our researchers sharing their knowledge beyond the University and helping people stay healthy, wherever their summer adventures take them.

Read the full article here: https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/boost-your-holiday-health-2026

Getting ready for your summer holiday and want to avoid those pesky holiday health problems? 🏖️🦟

Different environments, temperatures and foods can throw our bodies out of kilter - and sometimes even make us ill.

These simple, evidence-based tips from our Cambridge experts could help you stay one step ahead while you're away 🕶️

Learn how to avoid holiday constipation, overheating, food poisoning and how to dodge those painful mosquito bites, so you can make the most of your time away.

This study involves research from the School of Biological Sciences, University of Cambridge Vet School, Department of Pathology, University of Cambridge and the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience.

Planning a trip or riding out the UK heatwave? Read the full guide through the link in the comments 🔗

10/07/2026

As the International Symposium of the Veterinary Schools Council - comes to a close, The University of Cambridge Vet School proudly takes the baton to host .

Hannah Wong, Associate Teaching Professor in Veterinary Education and Pathology, who is leading preparations for the event alongside colleagues from the University of Cambridge Vet School said:
“VetEd 2026 at Harper & Keele Veterinary School has been a fantastic mix of scholarship, community and fun. It has given me lots of inspiration and I’m really looking forward to Cambridge Vet School hosting VetEd 2027.”

Preparations for the next symposium are now underway, planned for the 5-7th July 2027, with more details on themes, keynote speakers to be announced in the coming months.

The Department looks forward to welcoming delegates from across the veterinary education sector to for what promises to be another memorable and inspiring symposium.

Harper & Keele Veterinary School

06/07/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the University of Cambridge Vet School Class of 2026!

What a wonderful afternoon, celebrating the achievements of our newest veterinary graduates as they were officially admitted to the RCVS - Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

Held on Saturday 4 July, the ceremony marked the culmination of years of dedication, resilience and hard work. We were honoured to welcome Professor Tim Parkin, Vice President of the RCVS, who presented and officiated the ceremony, alongside our distinguished guest speaker and prize giver, Dr Neil Hudson MP.

To all of our graduates – you should be incredibly proud of what you have achieved. As you begin your careers caring for animals, supporting their owners and advancing veterinary medicine around the world, we wish you every success and happiness for the future.

Congratulations once again, Class of 2026 – we can't wait to see where your journey takes you! 🎉🎓

University of Cambridge

17/06/2026

🎉 We're celebrating an incredible achievement by three of our veterinary students!

Congratulations to Francesca Haldane, Shreya Patel and Rudi Bruijn-Yard, who have won the inaugural Worldwide Veterinary Service - WVS Global Veterinary Challenge Award and secured funding of up to £100,000 for their innovative project in Uganda.

Their proposal aims to tackle Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a devastating disease affecting goats and sheep, through a sustainable programme combining vaccination, education and community engagement.

The project impressed judges with its focus on creating lasting impact for smallholder farmers and will now be implemented by Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS), working alongside the winning team to bring their vision to life.

We're incredibly proud to see our students developing solutions to global animal health challenges and making a difference far beyond Cambridge.

Congratulations, Francesca, Shreya and Rudi! 👏🐐🌍

🎉 Massive congratulations to the winners of the WVS Global Challenge Award: Francesca Haldane, Shreya Patel, and Rudi Bruijn-Yard, final-year veterinary students at the University of Cambridge! 🎉

The winners were announced on 11th June at the BVA Awards in Birmingham

The students’ proposed project aims to tackle Pests des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in goats, through a vaccination and education campaign in Uganda.

PPR is a highly contagious disease affecting small ruminants, primarily goats and sheep, with a morality rate of over 90%. This disease poses a serious threat to food supplies and incomes across Africa, Middle East and Asia.

The Cambridge students have developed a project aimed to protect goats and reduce the economic burden on smallholders in Uganda, which has experienced recent outbreaks across the country.

This winning proposal will now be allocated funding of up to £100,000 to be implemented by WVS, working alongside the Cambridge students to bring this vision to life.

Huge congratulations Francesca, Shreya, and Rudi 👏 👏 👏

Also a special thank you to all our finalists for being part of the Global Veterinary Challenge.

⭐The Global Veterinary Challenge Award, in partnership with British Veterinary Association - BVA, is designed to empower veterinary students in the field of global animal welfare, encouraging them to design bold, innovative solutions. Applications for this challenge will be opening again soon, students interested in getting involved can register their interest at wvs.org.uk/globalchallenge ⭐