Apprenticeship as Animal Caretaker 100%

Bern

Key information

Publication date:10 January 2026
Workload:100%
Place of work:Bern

Job summary

The ISME Swiss Institute of Equine Medicine offers care for horses and equids. Join a vibrant team in Bern or Avenches, with great opportunities and benefits.

Tasks

Assist in the care and treatment of horses and other equids.
Participate in rotations across various clinics and practices.
Engage in a comprehensive training program in animal care.

Skills

Secondary school diploma with good grades; horse handling experience.
Team player with flexibility and quick comprehension.
Proficiency in French is required.

Is this helpful?

The Swiss Institute of Equine Medicine ISME cares for and treats horses and other equids at two locations: ISME Equine Clinic Bern and ISME Avenches. In addition to research and teaching, ISME also offers services for all horse owners. For the Bern location, we offer an apprenticeship starting August 1, 2026.

What you bring

• Secondary school diploma or intermediate school diploma with good grades
• Ability to work in a team, independence, flexibility, and quick comprehension
• Knowledge of French
• Experience in handling horses

What we offer

• Comprehensive training in all areas of care for large and wild animals
• Interesting, varied, diverse, and challenging activities
• Rotations in other clinics and practices in the zoo

Interested?

For more information, please visit our websites https://isme.unibe.ch and https://dkv.unibe.ch

Please send your application (cover letter, CV, copies of school certificates) by January 31, 2025, to the following address:

Mr. Robert Glauser
ISME Equine Clinic
Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern
Länggassstrasse 124
P.O. Box
3012 Bern
isme.bern.vetsuisse@unibe.ch
Tel: +41 31 684 22 43