Veterinarian specialized in small animal surgery 80%
Universität Bern
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:16 September 2025
- Workload:80%
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
The Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine at the University of Bern seeks candidates for a veterinary surgeon specializing in small animal surgery. This role offers a collaborative environment and excellent benefits.
Tasks
- Conduct 80% clinical work in surgery with assistants and interns.
- Provide close guidance to students through visits and consultations.
- Actively participate in the emergency surgery system on-call.
Skills
- Preferably ECVS/ACVS diploma or equivalent, with substantial surgical experience.
- Exceptional motivation for teaching and mentoring students.
- Fluency in French and/or German required.
Is this helpful?
The Department of Small Animal Surgery at the Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine of the University of Bern is looking for candidates for a position as a veterinarian specialized in small animal surgery starting January 1, 2026.
Tasks to be done
- 80% clinical work in surgery with assistant doctors, interns and
- Close supervision of students (rounds, student consultation hours,
- Active participation in the emergency surgery system (on-call duty).
What you bring
- Preferably ECVS/ACVS diploma or equivalent qualification
- Good professional experience and solid knowledge in surgery
- Exceptional motivation for teaching
- Good language skills in French and/or German
What we offer
- A fixed-term contract of six years with the possibility of extension
- A very good, friendly team in a modern clinic
- Freedom for your own development in the field of small animal surgery
- Very good leisure opportunities
Interested?
For more information, please visit our website – or contact us:
www.kleintierklinik.unibe.ch
Prof. Dr. F. Forterre
+41 31 684 24 01
franck.forterre@unibe.ch
Please send your motivation letter and complete application dossier by November 30, 2025, to the following address:
Prof. F. Forterre
Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine
Vetsuisse Faculty Bern
Länggassstrasse 128
3012 Bern, Switzerland
franck.forterre@unibe.ch
