Veterinary Evidence relies on the collaboration between the editorial staff based at RCVS Knowledge in London, UK, and our Editor in Chief, Deputy Editor in Chief, and Associate Editors, supported by our international Editorial Board and peer reviewers from the veterinary community.
We are looking to expand the editorial team, and we are currently seeking the following roles.
Role title: Editor-in-Chief
Reporting line: Managerial: Managing Editor. Clinical: RCVS Knowledge Board of Trustees
Type of employment: Remote, part-time, voluntary
Term: 3 years, with option of renewal
Estimated hours: 8-10 hours per month
The role of the Editor-in-Chief is to provide strategic and editorial leadership for Veterinary Evidence.
Supported by the Managing Editor and Editorial Office, the Editor-in-Chief will maintain the editorial integrity of the journal, ensuring all decisions and processes reflect the highest ethical and scholarly standards. They will shape the journal’s strategic direction and ensure Veterinary Evidence remains a leading source of accessible, clinically relevant EBVM content for the veterinary professions.
Working in partnership with the Editorial Office and Editorial Board, they will enhance the reach, reputation, and impact of the Veterinary Evidence journal.
To find out more read the job description.
Please send your applications to fabienne@rcvsknowledge.org
The closing date for this role is midnight November 16th, 2026.
Associate Editors play a crucial role in the work of the journal. All submissions to the journal are handled by an Associate Editor specialising in the relevant topic area. Associate Editors undertake preliminary checks, work with authors to ensure submissions are ready for peer review, and make decision recommendations based on peer review reports.
We are particularly seeking Associate Editors in the following specialties, but we welcome queries from individuals interested in other areas.
If you are interested in being an Associate Editor for Veterinary Evidence, please email us along with your CV at editorial-office@veterinaryevidence.org.
Getting involved in the peer review process can be a rewarding experience that can improve your own research and appraisal skills, as well as the opportunity to view the latest research in your area.
If you’re new to peer review, we run a mentorship program to pair new reviewers with more experienced reviewers.
For more information see How to become a peer reviewer for Veterinary Evidence.