Temporary Animal Care — Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 7 days ago
Role overview
Canton of Zurich Health Department Veterinary Office Temporary Animal Care 50% The Canton of Zurich Veterinary Office is committed to animal protection and animal health.
It helps to ensure the welfare of animals and the quality of animal foods.
It helps ward off animal diseases by monitoring animal populations with laboratory tests and combating animal disease outbreaks.
- Canton of Zurich Health Department Veterinary Office Temporary Animal Care 50% The Canton of Zurich Veterinary Office is committed to animal protection and animal health.
- It helps to ensure the welfare of animals and the quality of animal foods.
- You will work in an animal shelter in Zurich North.
- This primarily cares for dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals, birds and reptiles that are temporarily in the care of the veterinary office.
- Profile You are a trained animal keeper EFZ or holder of the “FBA Animal Care” diploma and preferably have already gained practical experience.
Main responsibilities
- You will work in an animal shelter in Zurich North.
- This primarily cares for dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals, birds and reptiles that are temporarily in the care of the veterinary office.
- You ensure the well-being of these animals through correct feeding and care and ensure that they are adequately occupied.
- In addition to direct animal care, there are other tasks related to animal care: administrative work on the computer, cleaning and disinfection of the accommodation, storage management and environmental work at the location.
- You will also work at the cantonal foundling registration office, where you will check reports from the Swiss Animal Registration Center (STMZ) and initiate the necessary measures.
- You are flexible and used to working in a structured and independent manner, but also in a team, and processing data using computers.
- You enjoy taking on responsibility and working in a small, well-coordinated team suits you.
- You are willing to work on weekends and holidays. Offer Varied and demanding tasks Regular further training
- Social benefits and employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines
Key requirements
- Profile You are a trained animal keeper EFZ or holder of the “FBA Animal Care” diploma and preferably have already gained practical experience.
Application process
- Work in a motivated team Application Do you feel addressed?
- Then we look forward to receiving your online application by September 20, 2026.
- Do you have any questions?
- The head of the pet facility, Natascha Wenger, will be happy to provide you with information about the task on 41 43 259 41 41.
- Information about our office can be found at www.zh.ch/veta Workload: 50%
Additional details
- Tasks You will work in an animal shelter in Zurich North.
- You are willing to work on weekends and holidays. Varied and demanding tasks Regular further training
- Information about our office can be found at www.zh.ch/veta
Notes and original content
- You are willing to work on weekends and holidays.
- Varied and demanding tasks
- Regular further training
- Workload: 50%
Questions about this listing
What salary does Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich offer for this role?
Kantonale Verwaltung Zürich lists CHF 91'500 - 128'000 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 Kantonale Verwaltung 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 Kantonale Verwaltung 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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