Standard residency ECVAA

Location: Ghent University, Belgium

Duration: 3 years

Supervisors: Stijn Schauvliege and Patricia de la Paz Ruíz López.
Start: 01/04/2027

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is well-equipped for research and patient care and has a high case load in both small and large animals, board certified specialists in various disciplines, state-of-the-art equipment and high quality supporting services.

The residency position is a 3 year programme, provides advanced clinical training in veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia and permits the resident to achieve the requirements established by the ECVAA.

Applicants are expected to have substantial experience in clinical veterinary medicine, preferentially in both large and small animals. The minimum requirement is a successfully completed rotating internship of at least 12 months duration or an equivalent experience, before the scheduled start of the residency. A special interest in and knowledge of basic physics and physiology are an advantage. Further, candidates are expected to function well in a team. They need to have good knowledge of English to pass the certifying exam. Knowledge of Dutch and French at the beginning of the residency is desirable for proper communication with clients and the team, though not essential.

• Applications should include
• Letter of intent
• Curriculum vitae
• Certificates:
  • Exam results undergraduate veterinary studies
  • Veterinary licensing documentation
  • Internship diploma
  • Two letters of recommendation

There is no reimbursement of expenses generated by a possible interview of the candidate.

Appointments will be made for 12 months, with annual renewal based on satisfactory completion of the previous year.

The deadline for application is the 25th of November 2026.

Online interviews with eligible candidates will be scheduled on December 7th 2026.

Applications are to be sent through email to: Stijn.Schauvliege@UGent.be AND Patriciadelapaz.Ruizlopez@UGent.be.