Job Description

Join a growing multidisciplinary referral and emergency hospital

Are you an ECVS Diplomate or board-eligible surgeon looking for an exciting opportunity within an ambitious and rapidly growing referral hospital? Would you like to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment where high-quality patient care, professional development and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do?

Are you interested in helping shape the future of a surgical department with the opportunity to contribute to specialist training and education in the years ahead?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

About AniCura De Tweede Lijn

AniCura De Tweede Lijn Zwolle has been a trusted referral partner for veterinarians in the region for more than 25 years. Since March 2025, we have expanded our services to provide 24-hour emergency and referral care for companion animals.

Our hospital currently includes:

• Board-certified specialists in Internal Medicine (ECVIM-CA)
• A board-certified specialist in Diagnostic Imaging (ECVDI)
• An experienced surgical team, including a German specialist surgeon
• Advanced cardiology expertise
• A rapidly growing Emergency and Critical Care service
• A dedicated blood bank
• Extensive inpatient and medium-care facilities

As our hospital continues to grow, we are looking for an ECVS Diplomate or board-eligible surgeon to further strengthen and develop our surgical service.

A Diverse and Challenging Caseload

Our surgical caseload includes:

• Orthopaedic surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Soft tissue surgery
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Emergency surgery

We strongly believe in multidisciplinary patient care. Hospitalised patients are managed collaboratively by clinicians from different disciplines, ensuring the highest standards of care and creating an excellent learning and working environment.

Knowledge sharing, discussion and teamwork are integral parts of our daily practice.

Facilities

We have invested heavily in modern equipment and facilities to support advanced surgical care, including:

• CT scanner
• C-arm fluoroscopy
• Multiple ultrasound systems
• Dedicated and fully equipped surgical suite
• Endoscopy and laparoscopy equipment
• Comprehensive in-house laboratory
• Hospitalisation and medium-care facilities
• A highly skilled team of veterinary nurses, including experienced anaesthesia nurses

Everything is in place to provide comprehensive care for complex surgical patients, from initial consultation through surgery and postoperative management.

Why Join AniCura De Tweede Lijn?

We believe that exceptional veterinary medicine is built on collaboration between passionate professionals.

We offer:

• A truly multidisciplinary specialist environment
• A growing and ambitious referral hospital
• A varied and challenging caseload
• The opportunity to actively contribute to the further development of the surgical department
• Close collaboration with colleagues throughout the AniCura network
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth
• A healthy work-life balance
• A supportive and collegial team culture

Who Are We Looking For?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated colleague who:

• Is an ECVS Diplomate or board-eligible surgeon following completion of an accredited ECVS residency programme
• Enjoys working in a multidisciplinary referral environment
• Possesses excellent communication skills
• Takes initiative and enjoys contributing to the growth and development of a hospital
• Values collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Has an interest in teaching, mentoring and supporting the development of future specialists

Dutch language skills are not required.

If you do not yet speak Dutch, we will gladly support you with language training and guidance to help you integrate into both our team and daily clinical practice.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours, to be discussed based on your preferences
• A competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications
• A challenging specialist position within a growing referral hospital
• Access to modern facilities and advanced diagnostic equipment
• Opportunities for further development, education and innovation
• A collaborative, open and ambitious working environment
• Support from the wider AniCura specialist network

Interested?

Are you looking for a position where you can practise high-quality surgery while also contributing to the further development of a multidisciplinary referral centre? Would you love to live in one of the most beautiful parts of the Netherlands, where others come to spend their holidays? We would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information, please contact: Henrik Wagter Henrik.wagter@anicura.nl