Anicura Kleintierpraxis Sursee AG
Thun
Sterilisation Assistant (m/f/d) 40-100% - Thun Animal Clinic
- 02 September 2026
- 40 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Thun
Job summary
Join AniCura Tierklinik Thun, a leading small animal clinic in Switzerland. Enjoy a collaborative environment with top-notch facilities.
Tasks
- Assist in the preparation and sterilization of surgical instruments.
- Manage inventory of sterile and non-sterile materials diligently.
- Train apprentices in sterilization processes and hygiene standards.
Skills
- Experience as a sterilization assistant or medical technician preferred.
- Excellent social skills and teamwork capabilities.
- Strong attention to detail and independent work ethic.
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About the job
Veterinary medicine at the highest level – right in the heart of the Bernese Oberland.
The AniCura Thun Animal Clinic is one of the leading centres for small animal medicine in Switzerland. With over 80 dedicated employees and state-of-the-art infrastructure, as well as a wide range of specialities, 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 & orthopaedics, internal medicine, dermatology, cardiology, neurology, rehabilitation, and other disciplines work hand in hand with us. Together, we shape the future of veterinary care – characterised by knowledge exchange and collaboration.
To strengthen our team in Thun, we are looking for, by arrangement, a
Sterilisation Assistant (m/f/d) 40-100%
As a sterilisation assistant, you are much more than just support – you take on a central and responsible role in the daily clinic routine. With your organisational talent and quality awareness, you ensure that our surgical procedures run smoothly and that the highest hygiene standards are maintained. In doing so, you make a crucial contribution to the optimal care of our animal patients.
Your tasks include, among others:
Proper preparation and post-processing as well as care and sterilisation of instruments and materials for the operating area
Assembly of surgical sets and individual items
Management of stock for sterile and non-sterile materials
Cleaning, operation, and monitoring of machines and devices in compliance with hygiene regulations
Training of trainees in the field of sterilisation
Assistance with daily routine: setting up and dismantling operating theatres and patient preparation
We offer:
A varied field of activity in a large, modern referral clinic
A secure working environment where you can pursue your passion for helping animals with the latest technology and excellent diagnostic possibilities
Individual training and further education opportunities to promote your professional and personal skills (both internal and external)
Exchange and networking within our internal network of specialists
We are strong only together: flat hierarchies – informal culture – team events
An attractive workplace in beautiful Thun, surrounded by lakes and mountains
Good employment conditions, regulated working hours, etc.
Employee discounts on services, food, medication, as well as corporate benefits
Good public transport connections
We wish for:
Training as a sterilisation assistant, medical product technologist, or a medical background (advantageous)
Experience in sterilisation
Very good social skills and ability to work in a team
Good German language skills, spoken and written
Precise, independent, and reliable working style
Flexibility and sense of responsibility
Willingness to continuously develop your expertise and actively contribute to team success
With us, you can expect an exciting, meaningful activity in a progressive clinic operation – with the opportunity to actively shape the future of the Thun Animal Clinic.
