Locum Veterinarian in Equine Reproduction

We are looking for two enthusiastic locums to join our equine reproduction team at Utrecht University starting 1 April to 31 August 2025.

Your job

As part of our reproduction team, you will work alongside five veterinarians (one ACT diplomate, three ECAR diplomates, and one ECAR resident), three clinical assistants, three lab assistants, a secretary, and a small group of dedicated researchers. Together, we examine and/or treat a wide range of reproductive conditions in mares and stallions, with a particular focus on assisted reproductive technologies such as embryo transfer and ovum pick-up as clinical services.

During the breeding season, our clinic handles approximately 300 mare inseminations, 150 embryo flushes, and 850 embryo transfers (frozen-thawed ICSI and fresh-flushed embryos). Your responsibilities will include routine reproductive management of donor and recipient mares, performing embryo flushes, and teaching veterinary students and residents, among other tasks. Additionally, you will participate in out-of-hours duties, including routine weekend work (one in three weekends) and obstetrical emergencies.

Your qualities

You are a veterinarian with extensive experience of clinical equine reproduction, including assisted reproductive technologies. While not required, a post-graduate diploma in equine reproduction (such as European College of Animal Reproduction or American College of Theriogenologists) is preferred. You should share the University Equine Clinic’s commitment to quality, efficiency, and excellent customer service. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential for this role.

Our offer

We offer:

• a position for a period of five months (starting 1 April 2025);  
• a working week of 40 hours and a gross monthly salary between €3,345 and €6,148 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 10-11 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU)); 
• 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus; 
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU. 

In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating professional development, leave schemes and schemes for sports and cultural activities, as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University.

About us

A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow.

At the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine we train the veterinarians and researchers of the future, provide care for animals and conduct leading and societal relevant research. That is what we are good at. We see that the health and welfare of animals, humans and the environment are interconnected. By sharing our knowledge and working together, we make positive impact, both nationally and internationally. Our 1,500 students and 950 staff members inspire and strengthen each other. Our engagement connects us. The drive to, from an integral perspective, make the world a better place.

At the Department of Clinical Sciences, you will work alongside approximately 150 veterinarians and a similar number of support staff. Approximately two-thirds of the veterinarians are specialists in various disciplines; the remaining one-third consists of interns, residents and PhD candidates. Together we are responsible for the education of veterinary students, provision of clinical services to horses and companion animals, and both clinical and more fundamental research in the areas of regenerative medicine, locomotion, genetics and reproduction.

More information

For more information, please contact Anthony Claes at a.claes@uu.nl or Bart Leemans at b.leemans@uu.nl or +31 30 253 11 88. Please do not send your application to these email addresses.   

Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.

Apply now

As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.

To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation, via the ‘apply now’ button.

The application deadline is 15 December 2024.