Veterinarian (Clinical Pathologist) at the Clinical Pathology Laboratory

Department of Clinical Sciences

We are now looking for an experienced veterinary clinical pathologist for the animal hospital's Clinical Pathology Laboratory, which is a specialized laboratory in veterinary clinical pathology. We analyze clinical samples and research samples from all animal species. The samples come from all over Sweden. The clinical pathology laboratory employs approximately 15 coworkers, including veterinarians (clinical pathologists), biomedical analysts, and other laboratory staff.

About the position

You will be part of our dedicated veterinary team that provides advisory services to the University Animal Hospital (UDS), other clinics, and veterinarians throughout Sweden. The position involves assessing cytological and haematological samples. Furthermore, telephone consultations, quality assurance, analysis work, and involvement in various areas of responsibility are also part of your duties. Teaching clinical pathology,  supervising students and ECVCP residents will also be included in your tasks. Working hours are mainly weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but other working hours may occur.

Your profile

Applicants must have Swedish, European or equivalent veterinary certification. You have knowledge of and interest in clinical pathology. Since SLU is a bilingual workplace and veterinarians at the clinical pathology laboratory have telephone consultations and write test results in Swedish, you need to be fluent in both Swedish and English. If Swedish is not your native language, SLU offers language courses to give you, as an employee, a good opportunity to learn Swedish.

Great importance will be attached to personal suitability. You want to understand the needs and perspectives of others and share your knowledge in a pedagogical way. You are meticulous, always conscious of quality, communicative, customer- and service-oriented, and find it easy to collaborate with others.

You plan your work independently and adapt your tasks to the needs of the laboratory. You find it easy to see where and how you can facilitate and support your colleagues.

Employees at the animal hospital can apply for research grants to conduct research in their field of science to a limited extent/for a limited period of time.

Qualifications required for the role

• You are a licensed veterinarian.
• You have documented knowledge and extensive experience in cytological, haematological, biochemical, and endocrinological veterinary laboratory diagnostics.
• You are fluent in spoken and written Swedish and/or English.
• You are a proficient computer user.

Qualifying merits

• You are a European or American specialist in veterinary clinical pathology (Dipl. ECVCP/ACVCP).
• You have experience in supervising students and/or residents.
• You are fluent in both Swedish and English, both spoken and written. 

About us

The Department of Clinical Sciences is responsible for undergraduate education, research, and postgraduate education in the scientific fields of veterinary medicine, animal nursing, and domestic animal science. The department's activities mainly concern our common Swedish domesticated animal species (pets), with a focus on anesthesiology, diagnostic imaging, animal nursing, epidemiology, laboratory animal medicine, surgery, clinical pathology, medicine, and pet reproduction.

At the SLU University Animal Hospital (UDS) education, research, and advanced animal healthcare go hand in hand. We train tomorrow's veterinarians and veterinary nurses and provide first-class care for pets, competition animals, and production animals. By combining established knowledge with the latest research results, we are developing the animal healthcare of the future. Under one roof, we offer healthcare for horses, dogs, cats, and other small animals.

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:

Permanent position. We use 6 months probationary employment.

Scope:

100%

Start date:

As soon as possible or by agreement

Application:

Please submit your application before deadline 30 January 2026. You can submit your application by clicking the button below.

Please attach your CV, cover letter, and degree certificate to your application.

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis before the application deadline.

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.