Temporary Animal Nurse/Animal Care Worker Level 3 for the Small Animal Department
Department of Clinical Sciences Are you an animal nurse or animal care worker level 3 interested in a temporary position at Sweden's only university animal hospital? Welcome to apply to us at the small animal department! About the job You will work at one or more of our units with typical tasks for an animal nurse or an animal care worker with extended authorization. With us, you will work evidence-based and have access to modern equipment. This is a temporary hourly position and work may be scheduled during day, evening, or night shifts - on weekdays or weekends. Your background You are a licensed animal nurse, temporary animal nurse, or animal care worker level 3. Experience working at an animal hospital is a merit. You express yourself well in both speech and writing in Swedish. You enjoy meeting animal owners in different situations and understand the importance of maintaining good customer relations. You are communicative with a strong ability to create and maintain good relationships with colleagues. You are interested in participating in work that creates good conditions for basic education and research. You understand that an event-driven operation is something you can handle. Your approach is scientific with an interest in evidence-based care. As a person, you are organized, can handle sometimes pressured situations, have good self-awareness, and a willingness to contribute to the operation. 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 postgraduate education in anesthesiology, diagnostic imaging, animal care, epidemiology, laboratory animal science, surgery, clinical chemistry, medicine, and reproduction. Within all these subjects, our operations span all animal species. At SLU University Animal Hospital (UDS), education, research, and advanced animal care go hand in hand. We educate tomorrow's veterinarians and animal nurses and provide first-class care for companion animals, competition animals, and production animals. We also disseminate knowledge to the public. By combining established knowledge with the latest research results, we develop the future of animal care. Under one roof, care is offered for horses, dogs, cats, and other small animals. In addition to modern, activity-adapted facilities, we have access to advanced diagnostic imaging and a veterinary medical specialist laboratory. The UDS operation also includes an ambulatory clinic that travels to stables and farms to examine and treat horses and farm animals. Read more about our benefits and what it's like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/ Location: Uppsala Employment form: Temporary hourly position; special fixed-term employment. This means you will be offered work during shorter periods within the period specified below under "Scope." You can accept or decline each occasion you are offered work. When you accept one or more job opportunities, a new employment contract is entered into for those occasions. As a temporary employee, work shift inquiries may be made with short notice. Scope: The scope is determined by the operation's needs, which may vary throughout the year. The employment is valid from August/September 2026 through June 2027. Start date: By agreement. Application: Welcome to submit your application via the application button below no later than 2026-08-28. With your application, please attach your CV, cover letter, diploma/temporary decision/certificate confirming Animal Care Worker Level 3, and any other certificates relevant to the position. Applications are processed on an ongoing basis - you may therefore be called for an interview and begin your employment before the final application deadline. Trade union contact persons: https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/ Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in developing sustainable life, grounded in science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between humans, animals, and ecosystems and responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Headquarters are located in Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks, and educational facilities throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students, and a turnover of over 4.5 billion kronor. The University is investing in attractive environments on its campus areas. We work for an equal and inclusive work environment where open dialogue between people with different experiences forms the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and perspectives to apply for this position.
Veterinary Nurse Temporary Position in the Small Animal Department
Department of Clinical Sciences Are you a licensed veterinary nurse or provisional veterinary nurse interested in a temporary position in the small animal department? We welcome your application to the SLU University Animal Hospital! About the Job You will work in one or more of our units with typical tasks of a veterinary nurse. With us, you will work evidence-based and have access to modern equipment. We provide orientation so you feel confident working with us as a temporary employee. During your employment, you will have experienced staff to support you. During your temporary position, you will supervise both veterinary and veterinary nurse students. All staff in the small animal department work under a roster service agreement, which means work can be scheduled at all hours of the day and night. Your Background We are looking for someone who is a licensed veterinary nurse or provisional veterinary nurse. It is a merit if you have clinical experience from working at an animal hospital. You enjoy meeting animal owners in different situations and understand the importance of maintaining good customer relations. You are communicative with a strong ability to create and maintain good relationships with colleagues. You are interested in participating in creating good conditions for basic education and research. You know that an event-driven operation is something you can handle. Your approach is scientific with an interest in evidence-based care. As a person, you are structured, can handle occasionally pressured situations, have good self-awareness, and a willingness to contribute to the operation. You express yourself well in both speech and writing in Swedish. 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 graduate education in anesthesiology, diagnostic imaging, animal care, epidemiology, laboratory animal science, surgery, clinical chemistry, medicine, and reproduction. In all subjects, our activities span all animal species. At SLU University Animal Hospital (UDS), education, research, and advanced animal care go hand in hand. We educate tomorrow's veterinarians and veterinary nurses and provide first-class care to companion animals, competition animals, and production animals. We also disseminate knowledge to the public. By combining established knowledge with the latest research results, we develop the animal care of the future. Under one roof, medical care is offered for horses, dogs, cats, and other small animals. In addition to modern activity-adapted facilities, we have access to advanced diagnostic imaging and a veterinary medical specialist laboratory. UDS operations also include an ambulatory clinic that travels to stables and farms to examine and treat horses and farm animals. Learn more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/ Location: Uppsala Employment Type: Temporary position for 12 months, with possibility of extension Scope: 100% Start Date: By agreement. Application: Welcome to submit your application via the application button below no later than 2026-08-21. Please attach CV, cover letter, diploma/permit from the Board of Agriculture, and any other documents relevant to the position. Trade Union Contacts: https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/ Sweden's University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in developing sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between people, animals, and ecosystems and responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but activities are also conducted at research stations, experimental farms, and educational sites throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students, and a turnover exceeding 4.5 billion kronor. 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 forms the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and perspectives to apply for this position.
Veterinarian for Fixed-Term Position in Small Animal Department, UDS
Department of Clinical Sciences Are you a licensed veterinarian or provisional veterinarian interested in an hourly paid position at Sweden's only university animal hospital? Welcome to apply to our small animal department! About the Job You will work in one or more of our units with typical tasks for a clinic veterinarian. With us, you will work evidence-based and have access to modern equipment. This position is an hourly paid employment, and work can be scheduled during day, evening, or night shifts—on weekdays or weekends. Your Background You are a licensed or provisional veterinarian with authorization to work in Sweden and have experience working at a larger animal hospital. Experience in intensive care is a merit. You enjoy meeting animal owners in different situations and understand the importance of maintaining good client relations. You are communicative with a strong ability to create and maintain good relationships with colleagues. You are interested in participating in work that creates favorable conditions for basic education and research. You know that you can handle an event-driven operation. Your approach is scientific with an interest in evidence-based care. As a person, you are organized, can handle occasionally pressured situations, have good self-awareness, and a willingness to contribute to the operation. You express yourself well in both spoken and written Swedish. In this recruitment, we will place great emphasis on your personal abilities. About Us The Department of Clinical Sciences is responsible for basic education, research, and doctoral education in anesthesiology, diagnostic imaging, animal care, epidemiology, laboratory animal science, surgery, clinical chemistry, medicine, and reproduction. Our activities span all animal species within all these fields. At SLU University Animal Hospital (UDS), education, research, and advanced veterinary care go hand in hand. We educate tomorrow's veterinarians and veterinary technicians and provide first-class care for companion animals, sport animals, and production animals. We also disseminate knowledge to the public. By combining established knowledge with the latest research results, we develop the future of veterinary care. Under one roof, we offer veterinary services for horses, dogs, cats, and other small animals. In addition to modern, purpose-built facilities, we have access to advanced diagnostic imaging and a veterinary medical specialist laboratory. UDS operations also include an ambulatory clinic that visits stables and farms to examine and treat horses and farm animals. Learn more about our benefits and what it's like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/ Location: Uppsala Employment Type: Hourly paid employment; special fixed-term employment. This means you will be offered work during shorter periods within the period specified below under "Scope." You can accept or decline each work opportunity you are offered. When you accept one or more job assignments, a new employment contract is entered into for those assignments. Scope: Scope varies during the period. The employment is valid from September 2026 through June 2027. Start Date: By agreement. Application: Welcome to submit your application via the application button below no later than 2026-08-31. Please attach your CV, cover letter, diploma/veterinary license/provisional appointment, and any other certificates relevant to the position. Trade Union Contact Persons: https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/