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Department of Clinical Sciences

Are you an experienced veterinary nurse interested in working at Sweden's only university animal hospital?

We welcome your application to our small animal department!

About the job

You will work as a veterinary nurse across various units within the small animal department (emergency, outpatient clinic, surgery, ICU, and ward) based on operational needs, as well as your background, skills, and areas of interest.

At UDS (SLU University Animal Hospital), education is a vital and enjoyable part of our daily routine. You will be involved in the education of future veterinarians and veterinary nurses.

When you start your position with us, you will receive extensive support from experienced and generous colleagues.

Here, 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.

Your professional development is our future. There are good opportunities for further education, and you will collaborate with knowledgeable colleagues. We encourage all employees to develop within their areas of interest through both internal and external training initiatives.

The position involves shifts covering all times of the day, including evenings and weekends, according to schedule. Night shifts may also occur.

Your background

You have at least three years of work experience as a licensed veterinary nurse. Experience in small animal intensive care is an advantage, as is anesthesia experience. You communicate well in both spoken and written Swedish.

You enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams but can also work independently. You are driven by providing each 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 interacting with 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 understand that an event-driven activity with irregular working hours is something you can handle.

As a person, you are positive, solution-focused, structured, able to 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 these subjects.

At SLU University Animal Hospital (UDS), education, research, and advanced animal healthcare 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 disseminate knowledge to the general public. By combining established knowledge with the latest research results, we are developing the animal healthcare of the future.

Under one roof, healthcare is offered 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 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 slu.se (https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/).

Location:

Uppsala

Employment type:

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

Scope:

100%

Start date:

According to agreement.

Application:

Apply via the button below by 2026-08-17.

Attach CV, cover letter, degree certificate, and any other relevant certificates to your application.

Interviews will be held continuously during the application period.

Union contacts:

Union contacts (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. Main campuses are in Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, test parks, and educational centers 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.