Clinician Position in Ophthalmology
Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, University of Liège, Belgium
Full time position (part time can be considered)
The Faculté de médecine vétérinaire (FMV) of the Université de Liège, Belgium is currently seeking qualified candidate for a clinician position in ophthalmology. The Veterinary Teaching Hospital of the University of Liège, Belgium offers a one-year position (possibly extendable) for a Senior Ophthalmologist. The position is available from April 1, 2024. Candidates are expected to have an ECVO/ACVO diploma or to be a board eligible resident, or to be an ophthalmology skilled clinician.
Our clinic is fully equipped with cutting edge technology, providing you with all the necessary tools to diagnose and treat a wide range of ophthalmic conditions, from dogs and cats, horses to exotic animals. The current clinical team is composed of ECVS, ECVIM-CA, ECVN, ECVDI, ECVAA, ECVECC, ECAR, ECVCN, ECVD, ECVIM-CA cardiology diplomates and residents/interns. The current ophthalmology team includes an ECVO diplomate, a board-eligible resident and an ophthalmology intern. The ophthalmology case load is around 1000 cases for companion animals and 300 cases for horses per year.
As a clinician, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the excellence of Veterinary Teaching Hospital: You will:
• Participate in the clinical teaching of undergraduate students, through provision of care and services meeting the different needs of the ophthalmology service;
• Participate in clinical teaching of interns and residents in ophthalmology;
• Evaluate student learning;
• Take care of the ophthalmology in-patients (horses and companion animals)
The following qualifications are necessary:
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent;
• Preferably:
o Board certified of the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ECVO) or American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ACVO)
o Completion of a formal residency training program in ophthalmology
• Consideration will also be given to experienced ophthalmologists
• Work experience (possibly including work experience during residency) and interest in clinical teaching of ophthalmology in an academic environment
• Knowledge of French language at a B2 level
• Basic knowledge in English and/or Dutch
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with faculty and students in a collegial manner
Belgium and Liège in particular is known for its great hospitality and quality of life. Living in Liège offers great opportunities for people loving outdoor activities as the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Liège is located outside of the city center on a hilly slope, which represents the start of the beautiful Ardennes. The close access to Brussels airport allows easy traveling around Europe.
Interested candidates are invited to send their CV and letter of intent to Annick.Hamaide@uliege.be.
Deadline for application: September 2024.