Veterinary Practice Assistant (TPA) Clinic Coordinator Surgery – Small Animal Clinic — Universität Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 252 days ago
Role overview
As the largest university in Switzerland, the University of Zurich offers a wide range of attractive positions in various fields of study and career.
With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional profiles for learners, the University offers an inspiring working environment in top research and education.
Use your talent and skills with us.
- As the largest university in Switzerland, the University of Zurich offers a wide range of attractive positions in various fields of study and career.
- With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional profiles for learners, the University offers an inspiring working environment in top research and education.
- In this versatile and responsible role, you are 40% in coordination and 60% as TPA directly involved in surgical care.
- You are the central interface between the Clinic for Small Animal Medicine and other areas of the Animal Hospital:
- Experience in hospital environment or surgery of benefit
- Service orientation and communication strength We offer: Our employees benefit from: various and attractive offers.
Main responsibilities
- In this versatile and responsible role, you are 40% in coordination and 60% as TPA directly involved in surgical care.
- You are the central interface between the Clinic for Small Animal Medicine and other areas of the Animal Hospital:
- Coordination of internal processes and cooperation with reception, emergency, anesthesia, medicine, intensive care unit, IMC and imaging
What the company offers
- Experience in hospital environment or surgery of benefit
- Service orientation and communication strength We offer: Our employees benefit from: various and attractive offers.
Company and context
- and planning of deadlines for transferred cases Control and release of invoices Transfer management of inpatients
- Communication with animal owners and transfering veterinarians Participation in interdisciplinary reports
- Introduction of students at the beginning of their clinical rotations
- Support of the surgical team in patient care, surgical preparation and aftercare Requirements:
- Completed training as an veterinary medical assistant (TPA)
- Enjoyment of a lively working life in the universitary environment
- Structured, independent and solution-oriented working methods
- High social competence, resilience and team spirit Quick understanding and assertiveness
Additional details
- Tasks: In this versatile and responsible role, you are 40% in coordination and 60% as TPA directly involved in surgical care.
- Organization and planning of deadlines for transferred cases Control and release of invoices Transfer management of inpatients
- Communication with animal owners and transfering veterinarians Participation in interdisciplinary reports
- High social competence, resilience and team spirit Quick understanding and assertiveness
Notes and original content
- Organization and planning of deadlines for transferred cases
- Control and release of invoices
- Transfer management of inpatients
- Communication with animal owners and transfering veterinarians
- Participation in interdisciplinary reports
- High social competence, resilience and team spirit
- Quick understanding and assertiveness
Questions about this listing
What salary does Universität Zürich offer for this role?
Universität Zürich lists CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Universität Zürich offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Universität Zürich during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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