Call for applications: AO VET Community Development & Education Commission Chairperson

AO VET is seeking candidates for the Chairperson positions of its Community Development Commission and Education Commission.

Call for applications: AO VET Asia Pacific Board Members

Don't miss this opportunity to help guide AO VET into the future!

For the position of the AO VET Community Development Commission Chairperson – AO VET seeks a highly motivated individual dedicated to sharing and encouraging ideas across professional and cultural boundaries. The successful applicant will lead members of the AO VET Community Development Commission (AOVCDC) in developing and managing a diverse worldwide network of surgeons. They need to be able to work in a multi-cultural environment and are expected to have the vision to lead and extensively contribute to the AO VET Community. In this role, they will also help AO VET set new standards, and position AO VET as the leading global community of experts in the field of musculoskeletal veterinary surgery.

AO VET invites potential candidates who fulfill the requirements provided in the job description  to submit their completed application by November 30, 2025, 23:59 CET (UTC +1) to AO VET via the online application system:

For the position of the AO VET Education Commission Chairperson – AO VET seeks a highly motivated individual with a track record in AO, AO VET and adult medical education. The successful applicant will lead the AO VET Education Commission members to advance the AO VET education portfolio. The applicant needs to be able to work in a multi-cultural environment with no global and regional travel restrictions and is expected to provide visionary leadership in AO VET Education. The Education Commission Chair is responsible for setting quality education standards and positioning AO VET as an academic leader in musculoskeletal veterinary surgery.

AO VET invites potential candidates who fulfill the requirements provided in the job description to submit their completed application by November 30, 2025, 23:59 CET (UTC +1) to AO VET via the online application system:

If you have any questions regarding the process or have issues accessing the online application portal, please contact Anne Ambühl via email on anne.ambuehl@aofoundation.org.

Eligibility and requirements:

Please see the detailed job descriptions for the positions:

Positions and terms:

  • Chairperson of the AO VET Community Development Commission (AOVCDC) for a 3-year term (July 2026–June 2029)
  • Chairperson of the AO VET Education Commission (AOVEC) for a 3-year term (July 2026–June 2029)

How will my application be processed?

Please submit all required documents via the online application tool by November 30, 2025, 23:59 CET (UTC +1).

All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.

The AO VET Nominating Committee, consisting of the Chairperson of the International Board and the four Regional Chairpersons, will evaluate applicants’ credentials and eligibility and establish a list of qualified candidates for election.

Who gets to cast a vote?

The electorate for this AO VET officer positions consists of:

  • Voting members of the AO VET International Board
  • Voting members of the AO VET Regional Boards

The successful candidates will be announced soon after the election and will assume the positions as AO VET Community Development Commission Chairperson and AO VET Education Commission Chairperson in July 2026.

Thank you for your interest in—and your support of—AO VET. We wish the applicants every success!

Sincerely,

Your AO VET Team