Receptionist

About the job

Receptionist

Start of work

immediately or by arrangement

Employment relationship

fixed-term

Institute / Workplace

Vetsuisse Faculty ISME

What you can look forward to

The ISME (Institut suisse de médecine équine) is part of the Vetsuisse Faculty of the University of Bern and operates at the Bern and Avenches locations: In Bern, we run a referral clinic for horses and other equids, in Avenches a reproduction centre and a veterinary service. Around 65 employees work with us in research, teaching and services.
You can expect a varied and lively working environment with a direct connection to clinical everyday life. At reception, you are an important interface between veterinarians, researchers, students, horse owners and other internal and external parties. You will take on varied tasks, gain insight into different areas of a university equine clinic and work in a collegial and committed team.

Your tasks

• Reception and administrative admission of patients as well as receiving, prioritising and forwarding telephone calls, especially emergencies
• Provision of all forms and documents at reception
• Booking of deposits as well as cash accounting / daily closing
• Handling of post and e-mails
• Archiving and scanning of patient files
• Holiday and absence cover

Your profile

• Commercial clerk with EFZ, commercial school qualification or student at the Vetsuisse Faculty Bern
• Very good spoken German and French skills
• English skills desirable
• Good knowledge of MS Office products & willingness to learn our internal software range
• Enjoyment in dealing with people as well as friendly and confident manner, even in demanding situations
• Careful and responsible working method, especially when handling patient and customer data.
• Quick comprehension and enjoyment in learning new procedures
• Independent, structured and reliable working method
• Willingness to occasionally work additional shifts during holiday and sick leave cover

Your benefits

Central location in the heart of Bern

Inspiring working environment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Team-oriented work

Working at UniBE

The University of Bern offers not only exciting tasks but also an environment that actively promotes development, diversity and equal opportunities. Discover what distinguishes us as an employer and how you can progress with us.

Application and contact

Please send your complete dossier with photo as a single PDF by e-mail by 15.11.2026 to isme.bern.vetsuisse@unibe.ch

Questions about the position?

Daniel Salvisberg, Tel. 031 684 22 43

Questions about the application?

Daniel Salvisberg, Tel. 031 684 22 43