Residency Position in Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging, University of Zurich, Switzerland
Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging Residency Position, University of Zurich, Switzerland
Starting: April/May 2022
Residency Program
The Clinic of Diagnostic Imaging of the Vetsuisse Faculty of Zurich is offering a three/four-year residency position to give advanced training in diagnostic imaging and aims to prepare the resident for board-certification by the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (ECVDI). The Clinic of Diagnostic Imaging supports other internal clinics of small and large animals (equine and farm animals) as well as the clinic for zoo animals, exotics and wildlife.
Training takes place in all sectors with emphasis on clinical radiology, ultrasonography, CT and MRI. Clinical rounds and journal club, interdepartmental rounds, participation in the 24h clinic service rotation, individual research projects and academic course work supplement learning.
Team and facilities
We are nine board-certified radiologists (one large animal track), one board-eligible radiologists, five residents (one large animal track) and eight technicians. The radiology section serves both the large and small animal clinics. On-site imaging equipment includes: two small animal radiography units, one biplanar fluoroscopy (Philips Allura), one large animal radiography unit, two spiral CT units (Siemens Sensation Open 40, Philips Brilliance 16), five ultrasound machines (small animals: two GE Logiq E10 and S8, one Aloka F75; large animals: GE Logiq S8 and Aloka alpha7), a 3T MRI unit (Philips Ingenia) and a standing low field MRI (Hallmarq Equine Standing MRI System 0.27T). A new building for large animal radiology is under construction, the also providing equine standing CT and scintigraphy.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a veterinary degree and preferably an internship or alternatively 2 years of experience in private practice or university. Spoken German is advantageous.
Contact/send applications to
The application should include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation. It should also include names and contact information of three referees. Applications and inquiries may be submitted in writing or per e-mail.
Due date: January 31th 2022
Sandra Bolliger
Clinic of Diagnostic Imaging, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich
Winterthurerstrasse 258c, CH-8057 Zürich, Switzerland
E-Mail: sandra.bolliger@uzh.ch