Senior Clinician (60-100%) in Equine Internal Medicine, University of Zurich, Switzerland

The Clinic for Equine Internal Medicine at the Equine Department of the Vetsuisse Faculty of the University of Zurich has a vacancy for a Senior Clinician (60-100%) in Equine Internal Medicine, to start in July 2026 or by agreement.

Requirements:
•    Veterinarian with dissertation (DVM, Dr med vet, or equivalent)
•    Completed residency program (Board eligible) or Board Certification in Large Animal Internal Medicine (ACVIM) and/or Equine Internal Medicine (ECEIM)
•    The candidate should be a strong team player and have sufficient clinical experience in equine internal medicine. Excellent communication skills and a high level of motivation for service, teaching of students and training of interns and residents are also required. 
•    Fluency in German (written and spoken) and English is essential

Responsibilities:
•    Clinical work in equine internal medicine (incl. neonatology, emergency, and intensive care medicine)
•    Theoretical and practical training of students, interns, residents (ACVIM / ECEIM) and graduate students as well as active participation in continuing education events for veterinarians
•    Emergency service at night and on weekends (on-call service, incl. foaling season)
•    Representing the Equine Department through interaction with clients, referring veterinarians, other faculty members, clinicians, colleagues in the preclinical and paraclinical institutes, students, external research groups, visitors, and industry representatives
•    Active participation in the future development of the Clinic for Equine Internal Medicine, taking on committee work and assisting with necessary administrative tasks 
•    Own research activities within the scope of personal academic interests

Salary/employment:
Employment is based on university guidelines for senior clinicians of the Vetsuisse Faculty of the University of Zurich, considering former training and experience.

Application:
The application documents (letter of application in German, curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and diplomas, at least 3 references) must be submitted by September 15, 2025, by email, combined in a single PDF document, to the Administration Office of the Clinic of Equine Internal Medicine: Ms. Ljubica Dimbrek, pferdemedizin@vetclinics.uzh.ch. Incoming applications are considered on an ongoing basis.

For further questions, applicants are invited to contact Ms. Ljubica Dimbrek or Prof. Colin Schwarzwald (+41 44 635 84 20; pferdemedizin@vetclinics.uzh.ch).