Animal keeper jobs in Basel
4 open positions
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Caregiver positions exist in animal shelters and pet hotels, in zoos and animal parks, in pet shops, in laboratory animal care at universities and pharmaceutical companies, and occasionally in agriculture. Closely related are positions as veterinary practice assistants (VPA) in animal clinics and veterinary practices, where in addition to caring for the animals, reception and administration are also part of the job.
The EFZ as a veterinary caregiver—depending on the company with a specialization in household pets, wildlife, or laboratory animals—is mandatory in most advertisements; for VPA positions, it is the VPA EFZ, and in pet shops a recognized short training for veterinary caretaking suffices in some cases. Physical labor, weekend and holiday shifts, as well as a driver's license, are required almost everywhere.
The job market is smaller than in other professions, and positions are popular—those who are flexible with the place of work have considerably better chances. Good German is required wherever there is customer contact: in the pet hotel, in the zo shop, and in the veterinary practice.
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Universität Basel · 📍 4000 Basel
Tierpfleger gesucht für die tiergerechte Haltung, Pflege und Zucht von Versuchstieren sowie die Durchführung von Reinigungs- und Dokumentationsarbeiten.
Qualipet AG · 📍 4053 Basel
Als Verkaufsmitarbeiter*in sind Sie verantwortlich für die Verkaufsberatung, Kundenbedienung sowie die Präsentation und Pflege von Waren.
Merian Iselin Klinik AG · 📍 4054 Basel
Als Zivildienstleistender unterstützen Sie die Patientenbetreuung, Reinigen, sowie das Bereitstellen von Material und diverse hauswirtschaftliche Aufgaben.
familea - Für Frauen, Kinder und Familien. Seit 1901. · 📍 4056 Basel
As a Child Day Care Specialist, you'll supervise mixed-age groups, support child development, and collaborate with parents while guiding apprentices.