Apprenticeship as Animal Caretaker 100%

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.

• 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

• Comprehensive training in all areas of care for large and wild animals
• Interesting, versatile, varied, and demanding activities
• Rotations in other clinics and practices in the zoo

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
PO Box
3012 Bern
isme.bern.vetsuisse@unibe.ch
Tel: +41 31 684 22 43