Municipal Veterinarian

The Environmental Services of the Mikkeli region, on behalf of the City of Mikkeli, is seeking a deputy Municipal Veterinarian for the period 28.9.2026 - 28.5.2027. The primary place of assignment at the start of the term is the municipality of Mäntyharju, where the Mikkeli region environmental services operate a joint clinic with two practitioner veterinarians. The position is full-time (100%). The position includes on-call duties. The veterinary on-call service is a mixed practice, and the on-call area covers the city of Mikkeli and the municipalities of Hirvensalmi, Kangasniemi, and Mäntyharju. On-call shifts are generally divided among 7-8 veterinarians, and weekend shifts are typically shared between two veterinarians. The assigned on-call point for the selected person is the Mäntyharju veterinary clinic. The work of the municipal veterinarian practitioner in Mäntyharju consists of diverse rural mixed practice, focusing on small animal practice, but also including some production animal and equine practice. Additionally, the role includes tasks related to the prevention of animal diseases and participation in the supervision of the Animal Welfare Act, either as a partner to the supervisory veterinarian or in their absence. During working hours, tasks are shared between two municipal veterinarians, and a part-time clinic assistant supports the practitioner veterinarians. All Mikkeli region environmental service clinics are equipped with X-ray, ultrasound, and basic laboratory equipment. The eligibility requirement for the municipal veterinarian position is a valid license to practice veterinary medicine in Finland. Those who completed their degree in other EU/EEA countries are additionally required to have completed the official veterinarian course. Successful performance of the duties requires an interest in municipal veterinary work and a diverse job description, the willingness and ability to operate occasionally in very urgent veterinary on-call situations as the sole veterinarian without an assistant, good customer service skills, flexibility, commitment, as well as good interaction and cooperation skills. Local knowledge and commitment to the area are considered an advantage. The duties require a driver's license and the possibility of using one's own car. The probationary period is 4 months. The position-specific salary is 2,818.75 euros/month (100% working time). On-call compensation and time off are according to KVTES. Applications and information about possible referees must be submitted electronically via Kuntarekry by 11.8.2026 at 3:00 PM. Degree certificates must be attached to the application as a PDF file. Original degree and work certificates must be brought to the interview.