Position as a Diplomate in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia

The Department of Clinical Sciences (KV), including the University Animal Hospital (UDS), serves as SLU's centre for clinical research and education. At UDS, veterinary students, veterinarians, and veterinary nurses receive hands-on training, while clinical research is actively conducted. The management team promotes a forward-thinking and supportive environment, encouraging employees to develop their skills and pursue their interests through ongoing professional development. Benefits include a wellness allowance and a standard 40-hour work week.

We are seeking an EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. Your primary responsibilities will include responsibility for patient safety in the daily clinical work and supervising students in anaesthesia and analgesia within the university clinics.

Participation in the out-of-hours service is also expected. In your day-to-day role, you will be actively involved in the clinical teaching of veterinary students, interns, and residents. You will also provide guidance and support to veterinary nurses. Collaboration with colleagues within your discipline and across the faculty is a part of the role. Opportunities to engage in ongoing clinical research are available, and you may also contribute to lecturing, small group teaching, and assessing veterinary students. A crucial aspect of your work will involve advising and collaborating with veterinarians in other disciplines, such as intensive care and in patient care. Regular consultations with veterinarians, including referral veterinarians, are an integral part of this role.

You have veterinary credentials from a university in Sweden or another EU/EEA country or in Switzerland and is eligible to practise veterinary medicine in Sweden. You hold credentials as an EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (or ACVAA board-certified specialist). It is an advantage if you also have a doctorate or have teaching experience.

You are communicative with a good ability to create and maintain good relationships with customers and colleagues.You know that an event-driven business with irregular working hours is something that you can handle.As a person, you are structured, methodical, have good self-awareness, can handle stressful situations and have a desire to contribute to the business. Proficiency in English is required, both spoken and written.As the position involves extensive contact with animal owners and students, it is good if you also have knowledge of Swedish or another Scandinavian language.

As a veterinarian at the University Animal Hospital, you have a scientific approach and interest in evidence-based care and are positive about our learning environment. You are interested in teaching and participating in the work of creating good conditions for research. In this recruitment, we will place great importance on your personal abilities.

Uppsala, Sweden

Permanent employment. SLU may apply probationary employment.

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As soon as possible according to the agreement.

Welcome with your application via the application key below no later than 7 April 2025.

Please include in your application: a letter of intent, a CV and copies of appropriate degree certificates.

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The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) develops the understanding and sustainable use and management of biological natural resources. The university ranks well internationally within its subject areas. SLU is a research-intensive university that also offers unique degree programmes in for example rural development and natural resource management, environmental economics, animal science and landscape architecture. SLU has just over 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and a turnover of SEK 3 billion. The university has invested heavily in a modern, attractive environment on its campuses in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala. www.slu.se SLU is an equal opportunity employer.

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