Animal Caretaker EFZ

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 with disability insurance pensions.

The VEBO cooperative is growing – and with Hundehausen we have created a unique offering that connects people and animals. Hundehausen is all about two things close to our hearts: the professional care of dogs and supporting people on their path to social and professional integration. This creates a place where dogs are well cared for and people find meaningful work.

This is what your new daily work routine with us looks like

• A meaningful activity where you accompany people in their social and professional integration while also caring for dogs
• A motivated and collegial team that builds and develops new things together
• A varied workday with room for initiative and personal development
• Professional care of our day dogs including feeding, activities, walks and grooming
• General cleaning tasks in and around the house as well as ensuring a well-kept environment
• Independent handling of administrative tasks
• Contact person for dog owners

What we wish from you

• Completed training as an Animal Caretaker EFZ or Animal Attendant FBA
• Agogic training or further education or experience in supporting people with special needs
• Driving licence category B
• 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 and openness to collaboration with professionals and participants
• Resilience and the ability to remain calm even in challenging situations
• 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 workday with modern working time models
• Development through free internal courses and support for external further education
• 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, Nuria Grütter, Head of Social Innovation, is happy to assist you at 062 388 35 20.