Official Veterinarian
- 11 September 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
80 %
immediately or by arrangement
Animal Welfare Department
Your Responsibilities
- Enforcement of animal welfare legislation for farm animals, pets and laboratory animals through on-site inspections and visits
- Documentation and processing of inspection results as well as preparation of reports and dossiers
- Collaboration with agricultural enterprises, research institutions and other authorities and specialist offices
- Participation in the enforcement of the cantonal dog law
- Assessment of agricultural building applications within the framework of consultation procedures
Your Background
- Completed studies in veterinary medicine as well as completed further training as an official veterinarian or willingness to acquire this
- Experience in enforcement in public veterinary services and ideally experience in animal welfare, laboratory animals and dog affairs
- Good communication skills and confident expression in spoken and written language
- Quick comprehension and strong quality awareness
- High social competence, assertiveness and resilience
- Independent, self-reliant and at the same time team-oriented working style
For questions about the position
Judith Frehner
Head of Animal Welfare, Dog Affairs and Primary Production Department
061 552 20 47
Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs (ALV)
The Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs is a department of the Directorate of Economic Affairs and Health (VGD) and employs around 40 staff. The Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs promotes the health and well-being of humans and animals by acting as the cantonal enforcement authority controlling compliance with food legislation and enforcing animal-related laws. The laboratory provides the analytical basis as an important part of enforcing food and environmental protection legislation.
Our Team
We are a young team characterised by a variety of tasks and a diverse working environment. Our different skills and strengths enable us to achieve our goals together.
