Veterinary Assistant positions – Small Animal and Pet Clinic

Website Free University of Berlin

Veterinary Medicine Department – Animal Hospital, Small and Pet Clinic

Several positions available for Veterinary Assistants (m/f/d) Full-time or part-time, permanent position, pay grade 5 TV-L FU Reference: KK-Notdienst

Application deadline: September 30, 2026

The Small Animal and Pet Clinic at the Veterinary Hospital of the Free University of Berlin offers a 24-hour emergency service, 7 days a week. In addition, hospitalized animals require care and monitoring during evenings, nights, and weekends.
You will actively support our team during these times in the treatment of animals and the care of hospitalized patients. Diverse areas of responsibility ensure an interesting and varied range of tasks

Responsibilities:
– Assisting with examinations, treatments, documentation, and administration
– Observing the behavior and health of animals, recording vital signs, and administering medication
– Processing blood samples using laboratory equipment
– Supporting surgical preparation and follow-up, including cleanup during emergency services
– Assisting with the care of inpatients
– Cleaning and disinfection work

Hiring requirements:

Completed training as a veterinary assistant (m/f/d) or comparable expertise and experience

Desired:

– Willingness to work flexible shifts, including late shifts, night shifts, weekends, and holidays, according to agreed-upon schedules
– Familiarity with handling small animals and pets
– Basic knowledge of the care, feeding, and husbandry requirements of small animals and pets
– Excellent communication skills in German
– Reliability, diligence, and teamwork skills
– Interest in hospital hygiene
– High level of self-motivation

Further information

Applications with relevant documents, quoting the reference number , should be submitted electronically in PDF format (preferably as one document) by email to Prof. Dr. Barbara Kohn: kleintierklinik@vetmed.fu-berlin.de or by post to the

Free University of Berlin

Department of Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Clinic, Small Animal and Pet Clinic

Professor Dr. Barbara Kohn

Oertzenweg 19 b

14163 Berlin (Düppel)

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