Department of Clinical Sciences

Are you a licensed veterinarian with international (diplomate) or national (step 2) specialist competence in surgery? Welcome to apply to us at the small animal department!

About the job

As a surgical specialist at UDS, you will primarily work in the operating unit, recovery unit, and ICU. You are part of our surgical team, which works with excellent animal healthcare, teaching, and research. It is a varied and stimulating everyday life in a 24/7 operation at Sweden's only university animal hospital.

You will support and develop the surgical team, provide guidance and support to nurses, ensure that the flow through the operating unit is patient-safe and efficient, mentor and teach students as well as residents and junior veterinarians. You strive to engage in strategic development and management of the clinic.

An important part of your work will involve advising and collaborating with veterinarians in other disciplines, such as intensive care and the ward. Regular consultations with veterinarians, including referring veterinarians, are an integral part of this role.

You will collaborate with our management team, subject representatives, and specialists with the aim of developing our staff in the subject.

All employees at the university animal hospital work under a list service agreement, which means that work can be scheduled at any time of the day.

Since SLU is the only educational institution for animal health personnel in Sweden, you will be involved in training the veterinarians and veterinary nurses of the future. Opportunities to participate in ongoing clinical research are available.

Your background

You are a licensed veterinarian authorized to practice veterinary medicine in Sweden, and have international (diplomate) or national (step 2) competence in surgery. It is advantageous if you are also a PhD or have teaching experience.

Good knowledge of English is required, and you speak either a Scandinavian language or are willing to learn Swedish within about 2-3 years.

You are communicative with a good ability to create and maintain good relationships with clients and colleagues. You have a good ability to involve the surgical team in the daily patient flows.

As a veterinarian at the university animal hospital, you have a scientific approach and interest in evidence-based care and are positive about our learning environment. You are interested in teaching and participating in creating good conditions for research. You know that a situation-driven operation with irregular working hours is something you can handle.

As a person, you are structured, methodical, have good self-awareness, can handle stressful situations well, and have a desire to contribute to the operation. In this recruitment, we will place great emphasis 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 animal species.

At SLU University Animal Hospital (UDS), education, research, and advanced animal healthcare go hand in hand. We train tomorrow's veterinarians and veterinary nurses and provide first-class care for 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 animal healthcare.

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 clinic that goes out to stables and farms to examine and treat horses and livestock.

The small animal department has about 80 employees and receives over 17,000 patients annually. With us, you will get to know a fantastic group of colleagues who take care of each other and have fun together. We offer good opportunities for professional development and employee benefits in the form of wellness grants and reduced working hours.

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:

Permanent employment. We apply a 6-month probationary period.

Extent:

100%

Start date:

By agreement.

Application:

Welcome to submit your application via the application button below by 2026-03-23.

In your application, please attach your CV, cover letter, diploma, and 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 activities are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks, and educational sites across the country.

SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 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 with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply for the current position.