Apprenticeship as Animal Caretaker 100%
Universität Bern
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:10 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
The Institut suisse de médecine équine ISME offers specialized care for horses. Join a vibrant team providing quality services and training.
Tasks
- Support in the care and treatment of horses and equids.
- Engage in research and assist in educational programs.
- Collaborate with diverse clinics and wildlife practices.
Skills
- Secondary or equivalent education with strong performance.
- Teamwork, independence, flexibility, and quick learning.
- French language skills and horse handling experience.
Is this helpful?
The Swiss Institute of Equine Medicine ISME cares for and treats horses and other equids at two locations: ISME Equine Clinic Bern and ISME Avenches. In addition to research and teaching, ISME also offers services for all horse owners. For the Bern location, we offer an apprenticeship starting August 1, 2026.
What you bring
• Secondary school diploma or intermediate school diploma with good grades
• Ability to work in a team, independence, flexibility, and quick comprehension
• Knowledge of French
• Experience in handling horses
What we offer
• Comprehensive training in all areas of care for large and wild animals
• Interesting, varied, diverse, and challenging activities
• Rotations in other clinics and practices in the zoo
Interested?
For more information, please visit our websites https://isme.unibe.ch and https://dkv.unibe.ch
Please send your application (cover letter, CV, copies of school certificates) by January 31, 2025, to the following address:
Mr. Robert Glauser
ISME Equine Clinic
Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern
Länggassstrasse 124
P.O. Box
3012 Bern
isme.bern.vetsuisse@unibe.ch
Tel: +41 31 684 22 43
