ECVN Neurology Residency Training Program

About Us

The Small Animal University Hospital of the Vetsuisse Faculty in Bern is a busy, multi-disciplinary, referral hospital in Switzerland. We are committed to providing high standards of patient care as well as postgraduate training (internships and residencies). Our hospital handles a diverse and interesting caseload, making it an excellent environment for both learning and teaching. A strong sense of teamwork adds a positive dynamic to daily clinical work.

The Small Animal University Hospital of the Vetsuisse Faculty in Bern is a busy, multi-disciplinary, referral hospital in Switzerland. We are committed to providing high standards of patient care as well as postgraduate training (internships and residencies). Our hospital handles a diverse and interesting caseload, making it an excellent environment for both learning and teaching. A strong sense of teamwork adds a positive dynamic to daily clinical work.

You will be supervised and work daily with two neurologists, supported by European and American specialist clinicians in a wide range of disciplines, including anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine (general and nephrology), emergency and critical care, orthopedics, soft tissue surgery, dermatology, and ophthalmology.

Our hospital has excellent facilities of an advanced referral hospital, including 3-Tesla MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, and electrophysiology, plus advanced neurosurgery equipment for computer-assisted brain and spine surgery, video-endoscopy, microsurgery, and minimally invasive surgery. On-site physiotherapy is also provided to our patients.

Clinical Time

You will work under supervision with daily patient care, consultations, diagnostic procedures, and neurosurgeries. You will join weekly neurology journal and book clubs, as well as radiology, and neuropathology rounds. Clinical teaching of students and interns, as well as participation in emergency “out-of-hours” duty is expected.

Off-Clinic Time

You will have 4-5 months to complete the required ECVN credentials, including clinical rotations in related specialties, and your own residency research project. Participation in international congresses is also encouraged. You will also receive 6 weeks of holidays – an ideal time to enjoy beautiful Switzerland with breathtaking landscapes and multiple possibilities for sports and other recreational activities.

• Holds a veterinary degree
• Has at least two years of general practice experience and/or has completed a rotating or specialty internship
• Is proficient in English, in German and French (basic knowledge of the third language is required, along with a commitment to further improve)
• Ideally, has had some exposure to neurology
• Is ready to join emergency duty coverage, teaching, and academic activities

• A structured ECVN neurology residency
• Collaboration with board-certified specialists across multiple disciplines
• Access to advanced diagnostic and neurosurgical equipment
• A well-balanced mix of clinical and off-clinic time
• 6 weeks of vacation, plus compensation days to enjoy Swiss nature, sports, and culture
• A supportive, international environment for clinical and academic development

Team-oriented work
Individual support and guidance
Collaborative environment and ambitious team
Central location in the heart of Bern