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Small Animal Residency in Diagnostic Imaging - University of Zurich, Switzerland

Small Animal Residency in Diagnostic Imaging - University of Zurich, Switzerland

Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging Residency Position

Four-year program | Start: June 2027 | Application deadline: December 31, 2026

RESIDENCY PROGRAM IN VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING

The Clinic for Diagnostic Imaging at the Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, invites applications for a four-year residency position in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, starting in June 2027. The residency program provides comprehensive postgraduate training in veterinary diagnostic imaging and is designed to prepare the successful candidate for board certification by the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (ECVDI).

TRAINING PROGRAM

The Clinic for Diagnostic Imaging provides diagnostic imaging services to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and collaborates closely with the clinics and departments for small animals, equine and farm animals, as well as zoo, exotic, and wildlife species. The residency offers broad-based training across all areas of veterinary diagnostic imaging, with particular emphasis on radiography, ultrasonography, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Clinical training is complemented by multidisciplinary and interdepartmental rounds, journal clubs, academic coursework, and individual research projects. Residents also participate in the clinic's 24-hour clinical service rotation.

TEAM AND FACILITIES

Our team comprises 13 board-certified radiologists, 5 small animal residents, 1 large animal resident and 12 technicians. The diagnostic imaging service supports both the small and large animal hospitals. On-site imaging equipment includes two small animal radiography units, one biplanar fluoroscopy system (Philips Allura), one large animal radiography unit, two spiral CT systems (Qalibra/Canon Exceed and Philips iQon Spectral), five ultrasound systems (small animals: GE Logiq E10, GE Logiq S8, and Aloka F75; large animals: GE Logiq S8 and Aloka Alpha 7), one 3T MRI system (Philips Ingenia Elition), one standing low-field MRI system (Hallmarq Equine Standing MRI System, 0.27 T), and one equine scintigraphy system (MiE Equine Scanner H.R. - Scintron).

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must hold a degree in veterinary medicine. Completion of a rotating internship is preferred.  Alternatively, applicants should have at least two years of clinical experience in private practice or an academic setting. Proficiency in spoken German is considered an advantage.

APPLICATION

Please submit:

  • Letter of intent
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Three letters of recommendation, including referee contact details

Applications and enquiries may be submitted in writing or by email.

CONTACT
Sandra Bolliger
Clinic of Diagnostic Imaging
Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich
Winterthurerstrasse 258c
CH-8057 Zürich, Switzerland

sandra.bolliger@uzh.chsandra.bolliger@uzh.ch

APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2026