At the Small Animal Clinic of the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation a standard three year residency position in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Perioperative Intensive Care according to European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia requirements will be vacant from 1st September 2026.
Candidates should have enthusiasm for the discipline, an ability to work as part of a dedicated team and have at least one year’s postgraduate experience (formalized 1-year rotating internship or equivalent 2 year practice experience). The successful candidate will work under supervision of anaesthesia specialists (5 ECVAA Diplomates, and 4 ECVAA-residents) to provide anaesthesia and analgesia service for varied surgical and diagnostic procedures and will receive core training in all aspects of academic and clinical anaesthesia and pain management plus relevant aspects of peri-operative critical care in both small and large animals. Applicants should hold a degree that is recognised by the EU and have appropriate German or English language skills. German at B2 level is required. Salary is based on previous experience (TV-L 14 (75%)).
Informal inquiries are encouraged and can be directed to Prof. Dr. Sabine Kästner sabine.kaestner@tiho-hannover.de or Dr. Alexandra Schütter alexandra.schuetter@tiho-hannover.de
Applications accompanied by a curriculum vitae, letter of intent and the names of two referees can be submitted via:
https://karriere.tiho-hannover.de/jobposting/988758224f9eb1c7c3f5c7d9bfb0225bde72a5f30
Applications are encouraged as soon as possible, but will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews will take place personally or online via Microsoft Teams.
Closing date for applications is 1st Juli 2026 or until the position is filled. Interviews can take place online via Microsoft Teams if required. The University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover is committed to Equality and Diversity.
The University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover (Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover) is one of five
Veterinary Schools in Germany. It was founded as “Roßarzney-Schule” in 1778 and has kept the status of an autonomous university until today. Hannover is a medium sized city with a high quality of living. Surrounded by a rural area, the University Clinics have a high large animal as well as small animal case load. Main research areas with graduate schools are “Neurosciences” and “Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses” in conjunction with the Medical University (MHH) and the Leibniz University (LUH). Further infomation is available via the website https://www.tiho-hannover.de/