Veterinary Radiologist at the Diagnostic Imaging Unit

Department of Clinical Sciences

Are you a veterinarian with experience in diagnostic imaging interested in further developing your diagnostic imaging career?  We welcome your application for this temporary position in the diagnostic imaging unit at the University Animal Hospital (UDS), Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Uppsala!

About the position

You will work with small animal diagnostic imaging, in particular ultrasound and radiography, with the possibility depending on experience with working with CT and MRI.

You work towards set goals according to the UDS objectives. For all employees at the diagnostic imaging unit, supervision and teaching of future veterinary nurses and veterinary students is included in the daily work.

Working hours are currently scheduled for weekdays during the day.

Your profile

You must have a veterinary degree valid in Sweden and have post-graduate training in diagnosic imaging. It is a merit if you have completed a ECVDI residency programme or a national education programme in diagnostic imaging.

You must have a background working as a small animal clinical veterinarian and must have more advanced experience in working with veterinary diagnostic imaging at an animal hospital or larger animal clinic where you must have worked performing and interpreting small animal ultrasounds, should have worked interpreting and reporting small animal radiographs, and perhaps even worked with small animal CT and/or MRI.

You must be fluent in spoken and written English. Knowledge of Swedish is considered a merit.  

You should be used to handling computers and information systems in an animal hospital environment.

Experience in teaching veterinary diagnostic imaging is a merit.

You should value good relationships with colleagues, have good collaboration skills and work well in a team. Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities such as collaborative skills, curiosity, motivation, interest in communication and service. As a person, you are structured, proactive and can handle sometimes demanding and logistically challenging situations.

About us

The Department of Clinical Sciences is responsible for undergraduate education, research and postgraduate education in anaesthesiology, diagnostic imaging, animal nursing, 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 veterinary care go hand in hand. We train tomorrow's veterinarians and veterinary nurses and provide first-class care for pets, competition animals and production animals. We also disseminate knowledge to the public. By combining established knowledge with the latest research results, we develop the veterinary care of the future.

Under one roof, medical care is offered for horses, dogs, cats and other small animals. In addition to modern business-adapted premises, we have access to advanced diagnostic imaging and a veterinary specialist laboratory. UDS's operations also include an outpatient clinic that travels to stables and farms to examine and treat horses and farm animals. In total, we have about 200 employees who provide qualified animal healthcare 24/7.

The Diagnostic Imaging Unit is one of the foremost in veterinary diagnostic imaging in Europe and we are an approved training center for European veterinary diagnostic imaging specialists in both small and large animals. The unit is well equipped with modern radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, small and large animal 64-slice CT, small animal 1.5 T MRI, equine standing 0.27 T MRI and scintigraphy for small and large animals including a Hotlab.

The diagnostic imaging unit is currently staffed by 14 radiologists and radiographers (veterinary nurses specialising in diagnostic imaging) and has many international contacts.

Our work environment is characterized by great commitment, respect and we value and encourage diversity and open discussions. We focus on joint learning and development in a safe environment - taking responsibility for competence, evidence-based medicine, patient well-being and our team spirit.

Read more about our benefits and working at SLU by visiting: https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/

Location:

Uppsala, Sweden

Form of employment:

Temporary substitute employment 12 months, with the possibility of extension.

Scope:

100%

Start date:

As agreed. 

Application:

Please submit your application before deadline 2 February 2026. You can submit your application by clicking the button below.

The application must include a CV, personal letter and relevant certificates/degree certificates for the position.

Union representatives:

https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/

 

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden. SLU has around 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 4,5 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.