Kliniekmedewerker orthopedie paard

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

• You will assist in the clinical teaching in equine orthopedics for first-, second-, and third-year veterinary medicine master's students and contribute to practical exercises, including those in the skills lab.
• You will help supervise master's theses for veterinary medicine students.
• You will help oversee the training of equine interns.
• You will contribute to training programs organized within the Academy of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
• You will contribute to clinical scientific research in equine orthopedics.
• You will actively participate in night and weekend shifts on a rotating basis.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master's degree in Veterinary Medicine. You must have met the degree requirement by the date of appointment.
• For degrees obtained outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence from NARIC must be submitted.
• You engage in other professional activities and/or have demonstrable experience that can contribute to the quality of clinical education and clinical services.
• Experience in mentoring students is preferred.
• You have an interest in clinical scientific and/or project-based research.
• Participation in continuing education, conferences, etc., is preferred.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of indefinite duration.
• Your contract will start on1/11/2026at the earliest.
• 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?

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": nihil

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. Frederik Pille ( frederik.pille @UGent.be , +32 09/ 264 76 18 ).