Animal Caretaker University of Zurich (Dog Station) 40-60%
Kantonales Tierspital Zürich
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:13 January 2026
- Workload:40 – 60%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join our growing team at the Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich! Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for personal growth.
Tasks
- Provide daily care and activities for our dogs at the station.
- Maintain cleanliness of kennels and garden area for the dogs.
- Assist with animal training and documentation of ongoing studies.
Skills
- Education as a qualified animal caretaker preferred; fitness required.
- Reliability and teamwork essential for supporting a small group.
- Good communication skills needed for effective documentation.
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We are looking immediately or by arrangement to complement our growing team with an additional and flexible person for the daily care, supervision, and engagement of our dogs at the teaching and research station of the Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich.
The Vetsuisse Faculty Zurich primarily works at the dog station on new or improved veterinary treatment options for various dog diseases. The findings are often directly applicable in veterinary practice.
The welfare of the dogs is at the center of our work. We keep the dogs in groups, with regular exercise in the garden area. We have an established engagement and training program. All processes follow clear guidelines and instructions that must be followed and documented.
Your tasks
The tasks include the basic animal care of the dogs, including daily care/engagement of the dogs, cleaning/maintenance of the kennels and garden area, support with animal training and ongoing experiments if needed, including detailed documentation work. This unusual position seeks an equally unusual person who would like to develop further in a pioneering operation and contribute to the team. A driver's license and a private car are mandatory, as the dog facility is not accessible by public transport. The station is located in the Zurich/Winterthur airport catchment area in the canton of Zurich.
Your profile
- Completed training as an animal caretaker EFZ or FBA is preferred.
- Physical fitness and resilience
- Reliability and ability to work in a team
- Flexibility to support a small team, as well as careful working methods.
- Willingness to work irregular hours (mandatory weekend shifts).
- Good communication and documentation skills.
- Ideally experience with various animal species and animal training
We offer
- An interesting and varied activity in a university environment.
- Modern infrastructure and opportunities for personal development.
- Support and guidance during the onboarding period by an experienced team.
- Employment and salary according to the University of Zurich guidelines.
Contact
Please send your complete application documents (including cover letter, CV, and certificates/references) to stiegenhof@vsf.uzh.ch
