Specialized Surgical Internship – Small Animal Surgery in Munich, Bavaria

The Small Animal Clinic of LMU Munich, one of Germany’s leading veterinary teaching hospitals, invites applications for a Specialized Surgical Internship position, starting July 1st, 2026 or earlier.
This position is designed as an entry position with the clear intention to transition into an ECVS-approved Residency in Small Animal Surgery at the earliest possible time, depending on eligibility and performance.

LMU´s Small Animal Clinic is a high-volume, referral-based university hospital exclusively treating dogs and cats, with a 24/7 emergency and intensive care service. The clinic offers a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with board-certified specialists (ECVS, ECVIM, ECVD, ECVN, ECVIM-CA, ECVAA, ECVSMR).

Position details

• Start date: July 1st, 2026 (or earlier by agreement)
• Contract: initially 1 year
• Employment: 50% position (TV-L E14, German public service salary scheme)
• Emergency, night and on-call duties are compensated separately according to tariff
• Application deadline: February 25th, 2026

Responsibilities

• Clinical evaluation, diagnostics and surgical treatment of small animal patients under specialist supervision
  
• Participation in emergency and on-call services
  
• Perioperative and inpatient case management
  
• Teaching and supervision of veterinary students
  
• Participation in clinical research and academic activities

Your profile

• Veterinary degree with eligibility for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Germany
• Strong interest in specialization in small animal surgery
• Prior clinical experience in small animal surgery
• Completion of a rotating internship or equivalent clinical training is highly desirable
• Good command of German language, both spoken and written, is required
   

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