Zürich
Veterinary Practice Assistant Intensive Care Unit
- 07 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
The University Animal Hospital Zurich is a leader in the field of veterinary medicine. It provides a comprehensive patient-oriented contribution daily to the care of sick and injured animals from all over Switzerland and neighbouring countries.We are looking for a committed and proactive individual by arrangement as a
Veterinary Practice Assistant Intensive Care Unit
Tasks
- Care, monitoring and nursing of hospitalised intensive care patients in shift work including weekend, late and night shifts within a reasonable framework
- Assistance with treatments and examinations of patients
- Close cooperation with the senior physicians of the intensive care unit, as well as all veterinarians from the various departments
Profile
- Completed training as a veterinary practice assistant
- Social skills, resilience and motivation
- Very good powers of observation and empathy
- Enjoyment of active teamwork
- Joy in good work quality
- High sense of responsibility
- Interest in personal development
We offer a varied, challenging role in an unusual modern environment. Training opportunities for internal and external events. Remuneration is based on cantonal guidelines.
We offer
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Workplace
University Animal Hospital Zurich
Application information
Further information
Questions about the position
Sandra Stieger
Deputy Head of Small Animal Care
044 635 81 12
KT-Pflege_Tierspital@vetclinics.uzh.ch
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