Two locum positions in Equine Reproduction for 5 months at Utrecht University

The successful candidate(s) (locum) will join a ‘reproduction team’ consisting of five veterinarians (one ACT diplomate, three ECAR diplomats, and one intern), three clinical assistants, three lab assistants, a secretary and a group of dedicated researchers. We are responsible for examining and/or treating a wide range of reproductive conditions in mares and stallions.

Your job

In particular, we offer a broad range of assisted reproductive technologies in mares including embryo transfer, and ovum-pick up as clinical services. During the breeding season, we inseminate approximately 300 mares per season, perform around 150 embryo flushes and transfer approximately 850 embryos (flushed and frozen-thawed ICSI embryos). The appointee will be involved in clinical duties (routine reproductive management of donor and recipient mares, monitoring and breeding management of mares inseminated with frozen semen, embryo flushes,…) and associated teaching (students and intern training). The appointee will also participate in out-of-hours duties (routine weekend work (1/3); obstetrical emergencies).ty.

Your qualities

You are a veterinarian with extensive experience of clinical equine reproduction including assisted reproductive technologies and preferably, although not a requirement, a post-graduate diploma in equine reproduction (i.e. European College of Animal Reproduction or American College of Theriogenologists). The University Equine Clinic aspires to quality, efficiency and a high standard of customer service; you share this vision, are a good team-worker and an able communicator.

You are registered in the Dutch Register of Veterinary Medical Practitioners (Diergeneeskunderegister) and are legally authorised to practise your profession in the Netherlands. If you obtained your diploma abroad, you must complete the applicable recognition and registration procedure. For more information about the requirements and registration process, please visit the Information in English | Diergeneeskunderegister

Our offer

• a job for full-time position for a period of 5 months
• a working week of 36 - 40 hours and a gross monthly salary between €3.706 and €5.760 (salary scale 10, 11 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU)). The salary is based on a 38-hour working week;
• 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.

In addition to the terms of employment set out in our collective labour agreement, we offer attractive additional benefits, including opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexible leave arrangements, and extra vacation days. Through the UU Terms of Employment Options Model, you can tailor your employment package to your needs. In this way, we encourage you to grow in what you do, both in your work and in your development. Read more about our terms of employment.

About us

A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow.

At the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine we train the veterinarians and researchers of the future, provide care for animals and conduct leading and societal relevant research. That is what we are good at. We see that the health and welfare of animals, humans and the environment are interconnected. By sharing our knowledge and working together, we make positive impact, both nationally and internationally. Our 1,500 students and 950 staff members inspire and strengthen each other. Our engagement connects us. The drive to, from an integral perspective, make the world a better place.

Clinical Sciences

At the Department of Clinical Sciences, you will work alongside approximately 150 veterinarians and a similar number of support staff. Approximately two-thirds of the veterinarians are specialists in various disciplines; the remaining one-third consists of interns, residents and PhD students. Together we are responsible for the education of veterinary students, provision of clinical services to horses and companion animals, and both clinical and more fundamental research in the areas of regenerative medicine, locomotion, genetics and reproduction.

More information

For further details and informal inquiries, please contact Anthony Claes or Bart Leemans by e-mail a.claes@uu.nl or b.leemans@uu.nl (or phone +31 (0)30 253 1188). Please do NOT send your application to this email address.

Please send your application accompanied by a letter of motivation and a curriculum vitae. You can apply via the 'application' button below. Application deadline: December 1st 2026.

Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.

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