The Anaesthesiology team at our University Veterinary Hospital supports both the Companion Animal Clinic and the Equine Clinic, providing sedation and general anaesthesia for a wide range of procedures.
To strengthen our team, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated veterinarian, preferably with experience in first-opinion veterinary practice and the clinical anaesthesia of companion animals, to join us as an Anaesthesiology Intern.
As a veterinarian in the Anaesthesiology team, you will work closely with referring veterinarians, pet owners, anaesthesia staff, veterinary nurses, and students. In addition to providing patient care, you will play an active role in clinical teaching and supervising interns. You will also participate in the department's clinical rota alongside your colleagues.
You will join a skilled and supportive team consisting of:
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two ECVAA Diplomates;
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two residents working in both the Equine and Companion Animal Clinics;
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several veterinary anaesthetists;
- several veterinary nurses.
Are you ready to further develop your expertise and apply your passion for veterinary anaesthesia in a collaborative academic environment? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
You are a qualified veterinarian (DVM or equivalent) with a strong interest in companion animal anaesthesiology. Ideally, you already have some clinical experience in this field. In addition, you:
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communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, students, and pet owners;
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enjoy working in a multidisciplinary team;
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are enthusiastic about sharing your knowledge and supervising interns;
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are flexible and willing to participate in the duty rota; and
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have a good command of Dutch and/or English, enabling you to collaborate effectively and contribute to teaching.
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we offer a temporary appointment for one year. Subject to satisfactory performance and organisational needs, the appointment may be extended.
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a working week of 36 - 40 hours and a gross monthly salary between € 3.546 and €5.538 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 10 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU));
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8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
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a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.
In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University also offers a range of its own schemes for employees. This includes arrangements for professional development, various types of leave, and options for sports and cultural activities. You can also tailor your employment conditions through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage you to keep investing in your personal and professional development. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University.
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Clinical Sciences
At the Department of Clinical Sciences, you will work alongside approximately 150 veterinarians and a similar number of support staff. Approximately two-thirds of the veterinarians are specialists in various disciplines; the remaining one-third consists of interns, residents and PhD students. Together we are responsible for the education of veterinary students, provision of clinical services to horses and companion animals, and both clinical and more fundamental research in the areas of regenerative medicine, locomotion, genetics and reproduction.
The University Veterinary Hospital is part of the Department of Clinical Sciences. At the University Veterinary Hospital, we provide advanced veterinary care for companion animals and horses at the highest specialist level. In addition, students receive clinical training in the hospital, and researchers conduct studies aimed at improving the health of animals and humans.
At the University Veterinary Hospital, you will not only contribute to improving animal health, but you will also continue to grow professionally. You will work in an environment equipped with state-of-the-art veterinary facilities. Your colleagues are dedicated veterinarians, specialists, and veterinary nurses who are eager to share their knowledge and expertise with you.
For more information, please contact Thijs van Loon, head of the anesthesia division at [email protected]
Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.
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