Vacant job

Department of Clinical Sciences

We are looking to strengthen our team in clinical practice and teaching, with a focus on emergency care and surgery for horses. We are seeking a person who is interested in emergency care within the field of equine surgery and who, under supervision, wishes to further develop their clinical competence in this subject. Are you an experienced veterinarian or new to the profession, and do you want to develop together with our fantastic veterinary and teaching team? Apply now and seize the opportunity to contribute to the future of veterinary medicine!

About the job

The duties include clinical work in emergency care and surgery, practical and theoretical teaching, and examination of veterinary students in large animal surgery for horses. Clinical teaching usually takes place at the University Animal Hospital (UDS), but also on teaching horses and in dissection labs. Administrative tasks, such as course leadership and departmental work, may also occur. As part of the onboarding process, an individualized education plan will be created for you.

Your primary affiliation will be with the teaching group in surgery. As part of the workgroup, you will contribute to staffing the emergency reception as well as the outpatient clinic and/or care unit for the horse department at UDS, depending on your competence profile and focus. On-call duties may apply.

Your background

You hold a Swedish veterinary license and have an interest in emergency care within equine surgery. You wish to further develop your clinical competence in the subject under supervision. You are interested in educating veterinary students and participating in clinical research projects within the field.

You express yourself well orally and in writing in both Swedish and English.

Experience in equine healthcare, as well as interest and experience in clinical supervision of students, is an advantage.

Good teamwork skills, flexibility, high motivation, and engagement are important, as is the ability to work both independently and in a group. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability and 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 within all these subjects.

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. SLU applies a 6-month probationary period.

Scope: 100%

Start date: By agreement.

Application:

Please submit your application via the button below by 2026-08-12.

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

Union representatives:

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

Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet (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 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.