Small Animal Surgeon in Spain (ACVS/ECVS)

The UCV Veterinary Hospital

The UCV Veterinary Hospital, a referral university hospital for small animals, is seeking to recruit a Senior Surgeon to join a solid, growing project within a highly specialised clinical environment.

We are looking for a professional with experience in referral surgery and the management of complex cases, with interest in multidisciplinary collaboration and a strong clinical, teaching and research vocation.

About the hospital

UCV Veterinary Teaching Hospital is a referral university centre focused on second- and third-opinion cases. It has a highly specialised team (more than 15 diplomates and active residency programmes) and a working model based on close collaboration between services.

Clinical activity is carried out in coordination with multiple specialties (anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, neurology, cardiology, ICU, among others), within a dynamic, excellence-driven environment.

The role

The successful candidate will join an established surgical service with continuous activity in both soft tissue surgery and orthopaedics/traumatology, participating in complex procedures and contributing to the ongoing development of the service.

A high level of autonomy is expected, combined with a collaborative approach. The role includes participation in on-call duties, supervision of interns and residents, and close teamwork with other specialists.

As part of a university hospital, the position involves active participation in clinical teaching, as well as opportunities in research, publications and academic projects.

What we offer

We offer an especially attractive position for a senior surgeon seeking to combine high-level clinical activity, professional development and quality of life within a referral university hospital.

Key features of the role include:

• 4-day working week
• 9 weeks off clinics dedicated to teaching, research, training and academic development
• 6 weeks of holiday per year, organised in coordination with the Head of Service
• Support for continuing professional development (CPD)
• Support for training stays / externships
• Support for clinical research
• Organisational flexibility
• Work within a truly multidisciplinary environment
• Integration into a university hospital
• The opportunity to build a solid, balanced and forward-looking career

Terms and Application

Salary commensurate with experience. Flexible start date.

Essential

• Veterinary degree
• Eligibility to work in Spain
• Advanced training in small animal surgery, meeting one of the following criteria:
  • European Diplomate (ECVS) or American Diplomate (ACVS), or completion of a recognised residency programme and being eligible to sit the board examination
• Experience in a hospital environment and in the management of complex surgical cases
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple services and specialties
• Interest in teaching within a university setting
• Fluent professional English, Spanish is a must.

Desirable

• PhD completed or in progress
• Interest in participating in clinical research projects and scientific publications