Call for applications: AO VET International Board Chairperson
AO VET is seeking candidates for the Chairperson position of its International Board.
Don't miss this opportunity to help lead AO VET into the future! For the position of AO VET International Board Chairperson, we are seeking a highly motivated and active veterinary surgeon who is passionate about advancing ideas across professional and cultural boundaries. The ideal candidate combines clinical excellence with strong business acumen, political awareness, and proven management skills.
As Chair of the AO VET International Board, you will lead and oversee all board activities, guiding a diverse, global community in a rapidly evolving environment. You will play a pivotal role in fostering unity across regions and cultures, while setting new standards in veterinary musculoskeletal care.
This role requires a visionary leader with the personality, drive, and time commitment to inspire others, navigate complexity, and seize emerging opportunities. You must thrive in a multicultural setting, be free to travel internationally, and be ready to position AO VET as the global leader in education, innovation, and community for veterinary surgery.
If you are ready to unite and elevate AO VET, and to help shape the future of veterinary care worldwide, we invite you to apply.
Potential candidates who meet the requirements stated in the job description are invited to submit their completed application via the application submission system by September 13th, 2026, midnight (CET +1).
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:
- AO VET International Board Chairperson
Positions and terms:
- Chairperson of the AO VET International Board for a 3-year term (July 1, 2027–June 30 2030) – renewable one term based on election.
How will my application be processed?
Please submit your documents via the AO application submission system, no later than September 13, 2026, 23:59 CET (UTC +1).
All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.
The AO VET Nominating Committee consisting of the Chairpersons of all AO VET Regional Chairpersons (except the regional chairperson from the region of the current AO VIB Chairperson) will evaluate applicants’ credentials and eligibility and establish a list of qualified candidates for election.
The successful candidates will be announced soon after the election.
Thank you for your interest in—and your support of—AO VET. We wish the applicants every success!
Sincerely,
Your AO VET Team