Internship University Clinic for Equine Health

Faculty: 

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Department: 

Department Clinical Sciences

Hours per week: 

36 to 40

Application deadline: 

31 May 2025

As an intern at the University Clinic for Equine Health, you will work together with dedicated specialists, residents, and students to deliver high-quality veterinary care for horses and other equids.

As an intern, you will be responsible for keeping the university clinic operational after the transfer of information from specialists in the morning. You will be actively involved in patient rounds, consults, admission of patients and the logistics of laboratory samples. In addition, you will perform common tasks such as inserting IV catheters, tubing and administering medication. You will also play an important role in supervising master students in their clinical skills and clinical education. You will rotate through Internal Medicine and Surgery and be required to work evening and night shifts. You may also participate in the anaesthesia on-call duties, following in-house training.

• You are a veterinarian with an interest in and experience with horses.
• You are highly motivated to further develop yourself in the field of equine medicine.
• Practical experience is an advantage, but not a strict requirement.
• You have a proactive, positive, enthusiastic and flexible attitude.
• You have good communication skills.

• A contract for a period of 18 months, starting date 1 October 2025;
• a working week of 38 hours and a gross monthly salary of €3,378,- (salary scale 10 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU)); 
• 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus; 
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU. 

In addition to the terms of employment
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 laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating professional development
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, leave schemes and schemes for sports and cultural activities
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, as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University
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A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University
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, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes
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. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow
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At the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
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we train the veterinarians and researchers of the future, provide care for animals and conduct leading and societal relevant research. That is what we are good at. We see that the health and welfare of animals, humans and the environment are interconnected. By sharing our knowledge and working together, we make positive impact, both nationally and internationally. Our 1,500 students and 950 staff members inspire and strengthen each other. Our engagement connects us. The drive to, from an integral perspective, make the world a better place.

The University Clinic for Equine Health
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is one of the specialist clinics of the Academic Veterinary Hospital that delivers top-level veterinary care. We can offer this excellent care thanks to a unique combination of specialists, modern facilities and a comprehensive programme of clinical-scientific research. We try to immediately translate the latest scientific insights into patient care. Within the University Clinic for Equine Health, veterinarians from different disciplines work together intensively.

For more information, please contact Yteke Elte
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(coordinating team lead) at Y.Elte@uu.nl .

Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.

As Utrecht University, we want to be a home
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 for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.

To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation, via the ‘apply now’ button.

The application deadline is 1 June 2025.