Official Specialist Assistant / Official Specialist Assistant Slaughter Animal and Meat Inspection (m/f/d)

28 April 2026
100%
Bazenheid

Job summary

Join the fifth-largest canton in Switzerland, impacting society daily. Experience a supportive work environment with diverse opportunities.

Tasks

Ensure high-quality medical care through optimal hospital planning.
Oversee health promotion and consumer protection initiatives.
Manage veterinary services and food safety regulations.

Skills

200+ staff in health department; relevant experience preferred.
Strong organizational and communication skills needed.
Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

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About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we at the cantonal administration are committed to the common good of society. With an impressive variety of services, our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. With our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The Department of Health, with its four offices and five services as well as around 200 employees, ensures the protection, promotion, and maintenance of the health of humans and animals. This includes ensuring high-quality basic medical care through optimal hospital planning in the field of acute somatics and psychiatry, health prevention, consumer protection, and veterinary services.

The Office for Consumer Protection and Veterinary Services is responsible for veterinary services as well as food and chemical control in the canton of St. Gallen.

We are looking for a position starting June 1, 2026, or by agreement for the Bazenheid slaughterhouse:

Workload: 80-100%

Workplace: Bazenheid

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Further information:

For additional information, Dr. Adrian Fäh, Head of the Department of Meat, Milk, and Veterinary Medicines, is available at 058 229 28 00. More information can be found at www.avsv.sg.ch