Veterinary Practice Assistant 20-100% (m/f/d)
Anicura Kleintierpraxis Sursee AG
Thun
Key information
- Publication date:17 December 2025
- Workload:20 – 100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Thun
Job summary
Join AniCura Tierklinik Thun, a leading small animal clinic in Switzerland.
Tasks
- Assist in internal medicine and surgery departments as a TPA.
- Support examinations and monitor hospitalized patients effectively.
- Manage reception duties and provide excellent client care.
Skills
- Completion of TPA diploma and good German skills required.
- Strong communication skills and team spirit needed.
- Proficient computer skills essential for daily tasks.
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Veterinary medicine at the highest level – right in the heart of 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, exotic medicine, 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 a
Veterinary Practice Assistant 20-100% (m/f/d)
As a VPA, you are much more than just support – you are the organizational and human heart of our clinic. You ensure that pet owners feel well cared for and that our patients receive the best care. Our VPAs are the hub of our veterinary clinic.
Your tasks include, among others:
Collaboration in the areas of internal medicine, surgery, etc.
Assistance during examinations and in the operating room
Care and monitoring of inpatient patients
Professional reception and customer care
Administrative tasks in daily clinic operations
Empathetic support during health checks
Active participation in an interdisciplinary clinic team
You enjoy variety, keep a cool head even in busy moments, and are willing to occasionally work evenings or weekends? Then you are a perfect fit for us.
We offer:
A varied field of activity in a large, modern referral clinic
Active and individual training and continuing education opportunities to promote your professional and personal skills
Exciting training programs for career starters as well as for colleagues who want to develop further
Exchange and networking within the international AniCura network of experts
Work in a modern referral clinic with a broad spectrum of specialties
A safe working environment where you can pursue your passion for helping animals with the latest technology and excellent diagnostic options
Only together are we start: flat hierarchies - informal culture – team events
Workplace in beautiful Thun, surrounded by lakes and mountains
Fair salary according to GST salary recommendations as well as bonuses for weekend/night shifts
Employee discounts on services, food, medication, and corporate benefits
A friendly and cheerful team
Good public transport connections/parking spaces available
We wish for:
Diploma as Veterinary Practice Assistant EFZ
Enjoyment in dealing with animals and clients
Team player and communicative
Computer skills
Good German language skills
With us, you can expect an exciting, meaningful activity in a progressive clinic operation – with the opportunity to actively shape the future of the Veterinary Clinic Thun.
👉 Would you like to learn more? Then we look forward to hearing from you.
