→ Apply before 05/11/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→ Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
→ Department: DI09 - Kleine Huisdieren
→ Occupancy rate:50%
→ Number of positions: 1
→ Type of employment: Contract of unlimited duration
→ Term of assignment:
→ Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 or PD1 to PD4 (master degree or doctoral degree)
→ Required diploma:Master or PhD
ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.
YOUR TASKS
In this position, you will support the operation of the internal medicine department of the Department of Small Pets, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine by working in the Internal Medicine Clinic. The main tasks are:
- Coordinate / organize the Internal Medicine Clinic and optimize treatment plans of companion animals (dogs and cats).
- Carrying out clinical activities at specialist level (demonstrable through a Diplomate certificate).
- The participation in night and weekend on-call duties on a rotating basis.
- The provision of clinical teaching to students of master's years.
- Consulting with other veterinarians and specialists of the various disciplines on organization and treatment plans.
- Supervising students, interns and residents during consultations of dogs and cats when performing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
- Supervising clinical master's theses.
- Co-direct the training of interns and ECVIM-CA residents.
- Organizing activities to prepare ECVIM-CA residents to pass the 'certifying exam'.
- Contributing to postgraduate training activities.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You have a Master's degree in veterinary medicine. For degrees obtained outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence from NARIC must be submitted. Diploma requirements must be met by the date of appointment.
- You have completed further training(s) in internal medicine, in particular a completed residency at the European or American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. You hold an ECVIM-CA or ACVIM-CA diploma.
- Teaching experience and participation in continuing education, conferences etc. on pet surgery is essential.
- You have didactic and communicative qualities and demonstrable experience that can contribute to the quality of practice-related education.
- You have an interest in scientific service and/or project-based research.
Considering the job content, there are high expectations in terms of social and organizational skills. The candidate should be able to work together as part of a team, communicate fluently with owners and with staff from different disciplines and of different levels (specialists, veterinarians, veterinary assistants, technical staff and students) and have the necessary flexibility and stress-resistance to change the order of tasks according to service needs. Being able to communicate fluently in Dutch or English is also a requirement.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a contract of indefinite duration.
- Your contract will start on 15/01/2027 at the earliest.
- Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree) or salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate). Click here for more information about our salary scales.
- All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, a bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits.
INTERESTED?
Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.
Your application must include the following documents:
- In the field ‘CV’: your CV and a transcript of your academic record (merged into one pdf file)
- In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
- In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
- In the field “other documents”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results, …
Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.
As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Sylvie Daminet (sylvie.daminet@UGent.be, +32(0)9/264 77 00). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via selecties@ugent.be.
