Veterinary Practice Assistant (TPA) 60% – Dermatology Department
Kantonales Tierspital Zürich
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:17 January 2026
- Workload:60%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join our vibrant veterinary team specializing in skin, ear, and allergy care! Enjoy a supportive work environment with diverse cases.
Tasks
- Prepare and monitor dermatological procedures like lasers and tests.
- Assist in treatments and provide comforting aftercare for pets.
- Manage studies and documentation with a focus on organization.
Skills
- Completed training as a veterinary practice assistant (TPA) required.
- Experience in practice or clinic, with knowledge in anesthesia.
- Strong communication skills and a passion for teamwork essential.
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We care for a diverse range of animal patients – from everyday cases to real special cases.
Our team? Competent, warm-hearted, and committed: a chief physician, two senior physicians, an assistant – and maybe soon YOU as our new TPA!
Your tasks are varied and exciting:
• Preparation & monitoring during dermatological procedures (laser, intradermal tests, rush immunotherapies)
• Assistance & aftercare – from treatment to the feel-good moment afterwards
• Study supervision & documentation – structured and professional
• Data management & biobank – order is your strength
• Independent interventions (desensitization, Cytopoint injections, etc.)
• Communication with owners – by phone, in person, and always with heart
• Organization & logistics – materials, appointments, quality under control
You bring with you:
• Completed training as a Veterinary Practice Assistant (TPA)
• Professional experience in practice or clinic
• Know-how in anesthesia/sedation (or willingness to learn)
• Independent, reliable, structured
• Enjoyment of animal contact, owner communication, and teamwork
• Openness to modern dermatological diagnostics and therapy
What awaits you with us:
• Varied daily routine in a small, harmonious team
• Close collaboration with experienced dermatologists
• High-tech & innovation: modern infrastructure, exciting cases, and state-of-the-art technologies such as laser, intradermal diagnostics, and immunotherapies.
• A workplace where animal welfare and team spirit come first
• Diverse continuing education opportunities
• Regulated working hours & attractive employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines
Ready for your next career step?
Send your application with photo to:
KT-Pflege_Tierspital@vetclinics.uzh.ch
Vetsuisse Faculty
University Animal Hospital Zurich
