The «Universitäres Tierspital Zürich» is excited to advertise positions for Small Animal Rotating Internships with the focus on Emergency and Critical Care Medicine. The start dates are February 1st, April 1st and Mai 1st 2026.
The one-year program is designed to train candidates in the practice of small animal emergency and critical care medicine as well as internal medicine and surgery. The program is accredited by the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) and serves as a steppingstone to further specialty training (residency).
Supervised training takes place in the small animal emergency department and intensive care unit of the “Universitäres Tierspital Zürich” under the direct supervision of ACVECC/ECVECC/ECVS/ECVIM diplomates. The Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit are fully equipped to provide state of the art care for critically ill patients.
Interns participate in daily patient rounds, weekly journal and book clubs, and weekly rounds and seminars. All interns are expected to present a state-of-the-art case presentation to the ECC community during the course of their employment.
A complete application includes a CV, letter of motivation, two letters of reference and your diploma.
Applicants who have obtained their degree in a country other than Switzerland should be recognized by the Federal Council. Further information can be found on the following website: https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home/dasbag/organisation/ausserparlamentarische-kommissionen/medizinalberufekommissionmebeko.html
Very good communication skills and ability to work in a team are also required. A mandatory requirement is a minimum B2 level of written and spoken German (including an official certificate).
Interested candidates are requested to submit their application with the needed documents attached and contact information. You can conveniently submit your application documents using the application button on this page.
Please do not hesitate to contact us or if you need further clarification.
Universitäres Tierspital Zürich
Vetsuisse-Fakultät, Universität Zürich
Winterthurerstrasse 260
CH-8057 Zürich