Career opportunity - Stockholm

Specialist Surgeon

– Join our innovative team at AWAKE Veterinary Specialists.


We are now seeking a board-certified or residency-trained surgeon for a permanent position or a short term locum December through March (when our residency trained surgeons are up for board exams).

As a pioneer in Scandinavian veterinary care, we're not just meeting standards — we're establishing new ones. Our hospital, distinguished as one of the few in the region to offer 24/7 emergency services, is proud to be Scandinavia's first to provide specialist and emergency care exclusively. We prefer collaboration over competition and see ourselves as a continuation of the local family vet.

Since our launch in 2021, AWAKE has grown from a core team of 20 to over 70 devoted professionals, including specialists in surgery, internal medicine and oncology, emergency vets, interns, technicians, and a fantastic support team. Our commitment to a healthy workplace is underscored by our staff wellness initiatives, which include access to free fitness training and a certified psychologist in the team.

We offer several advanced diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities including a 128-slice CT scanner, fluoroscopy, advanced x-ray unit, ultrasound, laparoscopic/arthroscopic surgery, flexible and rigid endoscopy and a diode laser unit. We also have a diagnostic laboratory in-house. We are of course equipped for interventional procedures (IR/IE). Our physiotherapy division, complete with water treadmill and laser therapy, led by licensed professionals.

So, if you're yearning for a change of scenery and want to get paid while experiencing a new country, this opportunity could be your ticket to adventure.

Our Offer to You:

  • A role in an advanced, staff-owned emergency and specialist veterinary hospital.

  • Benefit from working in a vibrant urban setting with a flat hierarchy and swift decision-making processes.

  • Explore potential partnership opportunities and enjoy a flexible working schedule (3-4 days per week).

  • Contribute to our non-profit branch, AWAKE Outreach, impacting lives globally.

  • We’ll help you get settled in Stockholm

About AWAKE Veterinary Specialists

AWAKE Veterinary Specialists was founded in 2021 as Scandinavia's first dedicated emergency and specialist Veterinary hospital. We started with a dream of changing animal healthcare, to give our patients and their owners access to high quality care at every visit and to handle emergency situations with the most experienced staff. At AWAKE Veterinary Specialists, we are deeply committed to making a positive impact beyond the hospital walls. Through our non-profit branch, AWAKE Outreach, we strive to make a difference for animals and people globally.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We celebrate diversity. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, we create a healthy, dynamic, and innovative work environment and a better world.

Join Us: Ongoing Interviews for the Right Candidate

We are conducting interviews on an ongoing basis and will keep the position open for applications until we find the right candidate.

Connect with us

Direct your inquiries and application to:

Nathalie Sparrenlöv, Vice CEO, AWAKE Stockholm
Nathalie@awakedjursjukhus.se