Veterinary Practice Assistant Night and/or Weekend Duty (m/f/d)

Veterinary medicine at the highest level – right in the Bernese Oberland.

The AniCura Veterinary Clinic Thun is one of the leading centers for small animal medicine in Switzerland. With over 80 dedicated employees and state-of-the-art infrastructure as well as a wide range of specialties, we commit ourselves daily to the concerns of our clients and their pets. In addition to general veterinary medicine, specialists from the fields of surgery & orthopedics, internal medicine, dermatology, cardiology, neurology, rehabilitation, and other disciplines work hand in hand with us. Together we shape the future of veterinary care – characterized by knowledge exchange and collaboration.

To strengthen our team in Thun, we are looking for an

Veterinary Practice Assistant Night and/or Weekend Duty (m/f/d)

Flexible / negotiable workload

This position is deliberately aimed at TPAs who want to work exclusively night and/or weekend shifts – for example, as a re-entrant after a family break, alongside training, or in addition to another part-time workload.

Your role with us:

As a TPA on night or weekend duty, you take on a responsible role with close contact to animals. You work closely with the on-duty veterinarians, care for and monitor inpatient patients, and contribute significantly to medical care outside regular operating hours.

You assist in emergencies as well as in diagnostic and therapeutic measures and ensure smooth clinic operations during night and weekend shifts. Exciting cases and a high degree of personal responsibility await you.

What makes this position special:

Fixed night or weekend shifts possible by arrangement

Very flexible workload, individually plannable and negotiable

Ideal for re-entrants, compatibility with family, training, or another job

Lots of work with animals, exciting medical cases, and real responsibility

Fair remuneration according to GST recommendations, including attractive bonuses for night and weekend shifts

We offer:

A responsible position in a large, modern referral clinic

Active and individual training and continuing education opportunities to promote your professional and personal skills (internally and externally)

A safe working environment where you can pursue your passion for helping animals with the latest technology and excellent diagnostic possibilities

We are strong only together: flat hierarchies - informal culture – team events

Workplace in beautiful Thun, surrounded by lakes and mountains

Employee discounts on services, food, medication, as well as corporate benefits

Good public transport connections

We wish for:

Diploma as Veterinary Practice Assistant EFZ

Enjoyment in working with animals and clients, even in emergency and exceptional situations

Team spirit and good communication skills

Good German language skills as well as computer skills

With us, you can expect a meaningful activity that can be flexibly integrated into your life – with the opportunity to apply your know-how specifically and make an important contribution to the emergency and inpatient care of our patients.

👉 Would you like to learn more? Then we look forward to hearing from you.