Veterinary Practice Assistant or Practice Assistants for the Small Animal Clinic, with a Focus on Intensive Care Unit
Kantonales Tierspital Zürich
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:11 July 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join the Vetsuisse-Fakultät, a leading veterinary institution. Enjoy a supportive work environment with growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Care for and monitor hospitalized intensive care patients.
- Assist in treatments and consultations for patients.
- Collaborate closely with senior veterinarians and staff.
Skills
- Completed training as a veterinary practice assistant required.
- Strong observational skills and empathy are essential.
- Teamwork and a commitment to quality care are vital.
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Veterinary Hospital Zurich
June 13, 2025
The University Veterinary Hospital Zurich is a leader in the field of veterinary medicine. It provides a comprehensive patient-oriented contribution to the care of sick and injured animals from all over Switzerland and neighboring countries on a daily basis. We are looking for a dedicated and proactive individual as Veterinary Practice Assistant or Practice Assistants for the Small Animal Clinic, with a Focus on Intensive Care Unit Full-time position 100%
You are interested in working in a warm and productive team. You enjoy learning new things and appreciate the professional care of hospitalized patients. This important position in a modern environment includes the following tasks:
- Care, monitoring, and nursing of hospitalized intensive care patients in shift operation including weekend, evening, and night shifts within a reasonable framework
- Assistance with treatments and clarifications of patients
- Close collaboration with the senior physicians of the intensive care unit, as well as all veterinarians from various departments To strengthen our teams, we are looking for a motivated person who meets the following requirements:
- Completed training as a Veterinary Practice Assistant
- Social competence, resilience, and ability to motivate
- Very good observational skills and empathy
- Enjoyment of active participation in the team
- Joy in maintaining good work quality
- High sense of responsibility
- Interest in personal development We offer a varied, challenging activity in an extraordinary modern environment. Training opportunities for internal and external events. The salary is based on the cantonal guidelines. For further information, please contact Sandra Stieger, Deputy Head of Nursing, Phone +41 44 635 83 69, who will be happy to assist you. Have we piqued your interest?
application with the usual documents and photo electronically to:
KT-Pflege_Tierspital@vetclinics.uzh.ch or Veterinary Hospital Zurich, Ms. Barbara Felchlin, Human Resources Winterthurerstrasse 260, 8057 Zurich
