Residency in large animal/equine surgery

University Animal Hospital
The University Animal Hospital, Equine Clinic / SLU, Uppsala, Sweden has a position open for an ECVS residency in Large Animal Surgery.
Duties:
The resident is expected to participate in all aspects of equine clinical surgical and medical services including primary and referral emergency surgical and intensive care duty. The resident will work under supervision throughout and will be given increasing responsibility as they gain experience during the programme.

The equine service is supported by a team of 4 board certified specialists (surgery, medicine, equine sports medicine and rehabilitation). There is also extensive specialist support in related disciplines including anaesthesia, dermatology, ophthalmology, diagnostic imaging, reproduction, and pathology. Of the 5,000 equine hospital admissions, approximately 700 cases are managed by the surgery service. 

Qualifications: 
Applicants who have a degree as Veterinarian from an approved education in Sweden or another EU/EEA country or in Switzerland are welcome to apply.  Minimal pre-requirements are the completion of a one-year rotating internship or equivalent experience. A good knowledge of English and/or one Scandinavian language is required in order to interact with owners, students and colleagues. 

You realize the importance of maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. You are responsible, used to collaboration and you are interested in working in an environment where clinical activities meet teaching and research. Ability to build professional relationships and to contribute to a friendly, welcoming and pleasant work environment is highly valued in the workplace. The employment procedure includes a personal interview. Personal qualities will be given great importance.  

About SLU Universitetsdjursjukhuset (UDS)
UDS is SLU’s resource for clinical research and education, and the only University Animal hospital in Sweden. 

Within UDS, both training of veterinary students and animal nurses are carried out. UDS has approximately 200 employees who provide qualified veterinary care 24/7 for cats, dogs, small pets and horses. UDS also has an ambulatory training clinic with veterinarians who travel out to stables and farms. 

The University Animal Hospital is well equipped and strives to be at the forefront of modern diagnostics and treatment and always works based on a scientific approach. 

The hospital accepts both primary cases and referral cases. In addition to modern business-adapted premises and equipment, we have access to advanced imaging diagnostics, a laboratory of the highest quality and dedicated employees with broad and high competence.  

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/

Place of work:
Uppsala

Form of employment:
Three year residency

Extent:
100%

Starting date:
Desired start date September 2023.

Application:
We welcome your application no later than 2023-05-22, use the button below.

It is desirable that the application is written in English.

Your application should include a letter of intent, updated curriculum vitae and two letters of recommendation. 

Academic union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/



The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden.

SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.