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Department of Clinical Sciences

Are you a small animal veterinarian who enjoys client interaction and delivering first-class veterinary care? Do you want to contribute to making future veterinary nurses and veterinarians feel included and motivated during their clinical training? Are you perhaps interested in participating in a clinical research project? All of this is possible if you work with us at the small animal department of the University Hospital for Animals! We welcome your application!

About the Job

As a licensed veterinarian at UDS, you will work in a varied daily routine in a 24/7 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 role includes working evenings, nights, and weekends. Since March 2026, the operation has resumed 24/7 service after a period of limited opening hours.

Your Background

You are a licensed veterinarian with the right to practice veterinary medicine in Sweden. It is an advantage if you are an independent emergency veterinarian and feel confident with medical assessments and emergency surgery. Similarly, if you have Step 1 competence in dog and cat diseases or equivalent.

Good knowledge of English and/or a Scandinavian language is required.

At the University Hospital for Animals, we are customer-focused and value a professional approach. You are communicative with a good ability to create and maintain good relationships with clients and colleagues. You are interested in teaching and participating in creating good conditions for research. As a veterinarian at the university hospital, you have a scientific approach and an interest in evidence-based care.

As a person, you are structured, have good self-awareness, an understanding of what stresses you, and a willingness to contribute to the operation. You know that an event-driven emergency operation with irregular working hours is something you can handle. In this recruitment, we will place great emphasis on your personal skills.

About Us

The Department of Clinical Sciences is responsible for basic education, research, and doctoral education in anesthesiology, imaging, animal nursing, epidemiology, laboratory animal science, surgery, clinical chemistry, medicine, and reproduction. Our operations cover all animal species within all subjects.

At SLU University Hospital for Animals (UDS), education, research, and advanced animal care go hand in hand. We educate tomorrow's veterinarians and veterinary nurses and provide first-class care to companion animals, performance animals, and production animals. We also spread knowledge to the public. By combining established knowledge with the latest research results, we are developing the future of animal care.

Under one roof, we offer healthcare for horses, dogs, cats, and other small animals. In addition to modern, operation-adapted premises, we have access to advanced imaging and a veterinary medical specialist laboratory. The UDS operation also includes an ambulatory unit that visits 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: Permanent. We apply a 6-month probation period.

Scope: 100%

Start Date: By agreement.

Application:

We welcome your application via the button below by 2026-06-08.

Enclose your CV, cover letter, degree certificate/veterinary license, and other relevant certificates for the position.

Union Representatives:

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 life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interactions 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. The main campuses are in Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, test parks, and educational sites throughout 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 campus areas. We work for an equal and inclusive working environment where open dialogue between people with different experiences lays the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and perspectives to apply for the current position.