Sterilization Assistant (m/f/d) 60-100% - Animal Clinic Thun
Anicura Kleintierpraxis Sursee AG
Thun
Key information
- Publication date:19 December 2025
- Workload:60 – 100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Thun
Job summary
Join AniCura Tierklinik Thun, a leading veterinary clinic in Switzerland. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Assist in the preparation and sterilization of surgical instruments.
- Manage inventory of sterile and non-sterile materials efficiently.
- Guide trainees in sterilization processes and maintain hygiene standards.
Skills
- Training as a sterilization assistant or medical background preferred.
- Excellent teamwork and social skills are essential.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive work ethic.
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Veterinary medicine at the highest level – right in the heart of the Bernese Oberland.
The AniCura Animal Clinic Thun is one of the leading centers for small animal medicine in Switzerland. With over 80 dedicated employees and state-of-the-art infrastructure as well as a wide range of specialties, we commit ourselves daily to the concerns of our clients and their pets. In addition to general veterinary medicine, specialists from the fields of surgery & orthopedics, internal medicine, dermatology, cardiology, neurology, rehabilitation, and other disciplines work hand in hand with us. Together we shape the future of veterinary care – characterized by knowledge exchange and collaboration.
To strengthen our team in Thun, we are looking for an
Sterilization Assistant (m/f/d) 60-100%
As a sterilization assistant, you are much more than just support – you take on a central and responsible role in the daily clinic routine. With your organizational talent and quality awareness, you ensure that our surgical processes run smoothly and the highest hygiene standards are maintained. In doing so, you make a decisive contribution to the optimal care of our animal patients.
Your tasks include, among others:
Proper preparation and post-processing as well as care and sterilization of instruments and materials for the operating area
Assembly of surgical sets and individual items
Management of inventory for sterile and non-sterile materials
Cleaning, operation, and monitoring of machines and devices in compliance with hygiene regulations
Training of trainees in the field of sterilization
Assistance with daily routine: setup and teardown of operating rooms and patient preparation
We offer:
A varied field of activity in a large, modern referral clinic
A secure working environment where you can pursue your passion for helping animals with the latest technology and excellent diagnostic possibilities
Individual training and continuing education opportunities to promote your professional and personal skills (both internal and external)
Exchange and networking within our internal network of experts
Only together are we strong: flat hierarchies - informal culture – team events
Attractive workplace in beautiful Thun, surrounded by lakes and mountains
Good employment conditions, regulated working hours, etc.
Employee discounts on services, food, medications, as well as corporate benefits
Good public transport connections/parking spaces available
We wish for:
Training as a sterilization assistant or a medical background (advantageous)
Experience in sterilization
Very good social skills and ability to work in a team
Good German language skills, spoken and written
Precise, independent, and reliable working style
Flexibility and sense of responsibility
Willingness to continuously develop your expertise and actively contribute to team success
With us, you can expect an exciting, meaningful activity in a progressive clinic operation – with the opportunity to actively shape the future of the Animal Clinic Thun.
