Specialist in Veterinary Small Animal Surgery, SLU

Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet; Uppsala kommun; Vor Ort; SEK 600.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet in Uppsala, Sweden is seeking a Board-certified specialist in small animal surgery to work in surgery and ICU departments. You will oversee surgical procedures, manage patient care, and collaborate with colleagues while contributing to research and teaching.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and veterinary credentials from an accredited institution. Proficiency in English is required, and knowledge of Swedish is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Board-certified specialist in small animal surgery required.
• Veterinary credentials from an accredited institution are mandatory.
• Proficiency in English and knowledge of a Scandinavian language preferred.

Aufgaben

• Plan and oversee surgical procedures.
• Manage patient flow and supervise staff.
• Engage in research and teaching activities.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Scientific approach to evidence-based care

Ausbildung

Board-certified international specialist in small animal surgery

Veterinary credentials from a recognized institution

PhD or teaching experience

Jobbeschreibung

About the position

As a specialist in surgery at UDS, you will primarily work in the surgery department, postoperative care unit, and ICU. You will provide clinical services in a broad range of surgery cases – orthopaedics, soft tissue, and neurosurgery – and support the surgical team, guiding veterinary nurses, ensuring safe patient flow, supervising and teaching students, residents, and junior veterinarians. You will also participate in out‑of‑hours service, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to clinical research, lecturing, and student assessment.

Responsibilities

Plan and oversee surgical procedures, manage patient flow, supervise and mentor staff, collaborate with intensive care and inpatient specialists, provide guidance to colleagues and referral veterinarians, engage in strategic development and clinic management, and support ongoing research and teaching activities.

Qualifications

Board‑certified international specialist (European or American College of Veterinary Surgery diplomate) in small animal surgery – or a recognised national specialist title. Veterinary credentials from a university in Sweden, another EU/EEA country, Switzerland, or a teaching institution accredited by the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE) or the American Veterinary Association (AVMA) are required. A PhD or teaching experience is an advantage. Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of a Scandinavian language or a commitment to learn Swedish within 2‑3 years is preferred. Strong communication skills, the ability to build relationships, and a scientific approach to evidence‑based care are essential. The ability to manage irregular hours in an out‑of‑hours service is required.

Location

Uppsala, Sweden

Form of employment

Permanent employment. SLU may use probationary employment.

Scope

100%

Start date

As soon as possible according to the agreement.