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Department of Clinical Sciences

Are you an experienced animal care specialist interested in working at Sweden's only university veterinary hospital? Apply to us at the small animal department!

About the job

As an animal care specialist at UDS, you will work in one or more of the small animal department's units, depending on your previous experience and competence.

At UDS, education is an important and enjoyable part of our daily routine, where you will be involved in the education of future veterinarians and veterinary nurses. You will work evidence-based and have access to modern equipment. We offer you the opportunity to work and develop in an stimulating environment, where we work in teams towards set goals according to UDS's mission.

The shift work can be scheduled at all times of the day, including evenings, nights, and weekends.

When you start your position with us, you will receive a thorough introduction to the work and extensive support from experienced and generous colleagues.

Your professional development is our future - therefore, there are good opportunities for further education, and you will collaborate with knowledgeable colleagues.

Your background

You are a Level 3 Animal Care Specialist with at least three years of clinical experience in a veterinary hospital. You express yourself well in both speech and writing in Swedish.

You appreciate working in multidisciplinary teams but can also work independently. You are driven by providing every patient with safe and high-quality care. Your approach is scientific, with an interest in evidence-based care and an openness to adapting methods in line with new research findings. You are communicative with a good ability to create and maintain good relationships with colleagues. You enjoy meeting pet owners in various situations and understand the importance of maintaining good customer relations. You are interested in teaching and participating in creating good conditions for research. You know that an event-driven operation with irregular working hours is something you can handle.

As a person, you are positive, solution-focused, structured, can handle occasionally pressurized situations, have good self-awareness, and a willingness to contribute to the operation. You understand the importance of good teamwork for everyone's work environment. In this recruitment, we will place great emphasis on your personal qualities.

About us

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

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

Under one roof, we offer healthcare for horses, dogs, cats, and other small animals. In addition to modern, operation-adapted facilities, we have access to advanced imaging diagnostics and a veterinary medical specialist laboratory. UDS operations also include an ambulatory clinic that visits stables and farms to examine and treat horses and farm animals.

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 position. We apply a 6-month probation period.

Scope:

100%

Start date:

According to agreement.

Application:

Welcome to submit your application via the button below by 2026-08-17.

The application should include a CV, cover letter, degree certificate, and any other relevant certificates for the position.

Interviews will be held continuously during the application period.

Union contact persons:

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

The 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 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, experimental parks, and educational sites throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students, 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 work 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.