Animal Caretaker EFZ 100%

About the job

VEBO – more than just a workplace. A corporate group with impact

As an industrial and service company with subsidiaries and own brands, VEBO, with around 1,900 employees, is one of the largest employers in the canton of Solothurn. With the Production Cloud®, we offer networked production solutions at six locations along the entire industrial value chain. As a Public Private Partnership, we are committed to the professional and social inclusion of people receiving disability insurance benefits.

The VEBO cooperative is growing – and with Hundehausen we have created a unique offering that connects people and animals. At Hundehausen, the focus is not only on working with dogs but also on supporting people on their path to social and professional integration.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for an Animal Caretaker EFZ from 1 December 2026 or by arrangement.

This is what your new working day with us looks like

• A meaningful activity where you accompany people in their social and professional integration while also caring for dogs
• Professional care of our day dogs including feeding, engagement, walks and grooming
• General cleaning tasks in and around the house as well as ensuring a well-kept environment
• Working hours from Monday to Friday – no weekend work

What we expect from you

• Mandatory completed training as an Animal Caretaker EFZ
• Pedagogical training or further education is an advantage or experience in supporting people with special needs
• Category B driving licence
• Good observation skills and a confident sense of dog behaviour, especially in pack settings
• Joy, empathy and patience in dealing with people with support needs
• Team spirit, resilience and openness to collaboration with professionals and participants
• Motivated and reliable personality with an independent and proactive working style

What we offer you - our diverse employee benefits

• You may bring your own dog to work (must be compatible with other dogs)
• Flexibility in the working day with modern working time models
• Development through free internal courses and support for external further training
• Above-average social benefits and pension provision
• High-quality catering at discounted prices
• Attractive discounts with partners as well as internal concessions
• Free parking spaces

For additional information, please contact Nuria Grütter, Head of Social Innovation, at 062 388 35 20.