Department of Clinical Sciences

Do you have some years of clinical experience as a small animal veterinarian, enjoy customer interactions, and delivering first-class veterinary care? Do you want to contribute to making tomorrow's veterinary nurses and veterinarians feel included and motivated during their clinical time? Are you perhaps interested in participating in a clinical research project? All this is possible if you work with us at the small animal department of the university animal hospital! Welcome with your application!

About the Job

As a licensed veterinarian at UDS, you will work in a varied everyday life in a round-the-clock operation at Sweden's only university animal hospital.

Since SLU is the only educational institution for animal health personnel, you will be involved in the education of future veterinarians and veterinary nurses.

The work includes shifts during evenings, nights, and weekends. Currently, we have limited opening hours during weekends, but we plan to extend them in 2026.

You will receive great support from our specialists and experienced colleagues in the team to thrive in the clinic and develop in your role.

Your Background

You are a licensed veterinarian with the authority to practice veterinary medicine in Sweden. You have experience in clinical work as a small animal veterinarian. You are a confident emergency veterinarian and used to making medical assessments and emergency surgeries. It is an advantage if you have step 1 competence in canine and feline diseases or equivalent.

Since the position involves extensive contact with pet owners and students, you need to have good knowledge of the Swedish language in both speech and writing.

At the university animal hospital, we are customer-focused and care about a professional approach with a sense of goodwill in our relationships with customers and colleagues. You are communicative with a good ability to create and maintain good relationships with customers and colleagues. You are interested in teaching and participating in creating good conditions for research. As a veterinarian at the university animal hospital, you have a scientific approach and interest in evidence-based care. You know that an event-driven emergency operation with irregular working hours is something you can handle.

As a person, you are structured, have good self-awareness, an understanding of what stresses you, and a willingness to contribute to the organization. In this recruitment, we will place great importance on your personal abilities.

About Us

The Department of Clinical Sciences is responsible for undergraduate education, research, and doctoral education in anesthesiology, imaging diagnostics, animal care, epidemiology, laboratory animal science, surgery, clinical chemistry, medicine, and reproduction. Our activities span all species.

At SLU University Animal Hospital (UDS), education, research, and advanced veterinary care go hand in hand. We train tomorrow's veterinarians and veterinary nurses and provide first-class care to companion animals, competition animals, and production animals. We also disseminate knowledge to the public. By combining established knowledge with the latest research results, we develop the future of veterinary care.

Under one roof, we offer healthcare for horses, dogs, cats, and other small animals. In addition to modern, operationally adapted facilities, we have access to advanced imaging diagnostics and a veterinary medical specialist laboratory. UDS also includes an ambulatory unit that goes out to stables and farms to examine and treat horses and livestock.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/ (https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/)

Location:

Uppsala

Employment Type:

Temporary position for 12 months, with the possibility of extension

Extent:

100%

Start Date:

By agreement.

Application:

Welcome with your application via the application button below by 2026-02-12.

In your application, please attach your CV, cover letter, diploma/veterinary license, and any other relevant certificates for the position.

Union Contacts:

https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/ (https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/)

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) plays a key role in the development of sustainable living, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between humans, animals, and ecosystems, and responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Main locations are Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks, and educational sites throughout the country.

SLU has over 4000 employees, 6000 students and doctoral candidates, and a turnover of over 4.5 billion SEK. The university invests in attractive environments on its campuses. We strive for a gender-equal and inclusive work environment where open conversations between people with different experiences lay the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply for the current position.