Open Positions
4-year ACZM Residency-Position in Zoological Animal Medicine (starting in November 2025) and 2-year Assistant Veterinarian/Internship (starting May/June 2025)
The Clinic for Zoo Animals, Exotic Pets and Wildlife Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich
currently offers two fulltime positions
4-year ACZM Residency-Position in Zoological Animal Medicine (starting in November
2025) and
2-year Assistant Veterinarian/Internship (starting May/June 2025)
Both positions include veterinary practice in exotic pets and local wildlife admitted to the University
Animal Hospital Zurich. The ACZM Zoological Medicine Residency is also including a large
component of zoo animals (at the Zoo Zurich and local wildlife parcs); active participation in research
and the clinic’s continuing education programme will be requested.
The 2-year Assistant Veterinarian/internship position may be extended to a 4 year ACZM Zoological
Companion Animal Medicine (ZCA; accreditation currently ongoing). Candidates interested to pursue
a residency program of the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM) are advised to visit the
corresponding website (https://www.aczm.org), as well as our own residency description on the clinic
webpage (Zoo Animal Residency: https://www.tierspital.uzh.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/UTZ_Stelleninserat-ZHW_ResidencyNEU.pdf ACZM Zoological Companion Animal Residency accreditation pending- further information provided upon request), and specifically address the motivation and fulfilment of prerequisites for a residency program in their cover letter.
Requirements:
For all positions, candidates must be fluent in spoken German as well as written and spoken English.
Applicants must have completed veterinary studies and must be licensed to practice veterinary
medicine in their country of origin.
For the 2-year assistant veterinarian/internship position, basic clinical skills and documented interest
and networking in exotic animal medicine are required.
For the residency programs, applicants must have completed a 12 month rotating internship or at least have 2 years of clinical experience in a large, multi-discipline veterinary clinic. Previous veterinary experience at a recognized institution with a reference from the supervising veterinarian (e.g. externships at US veterinary hospitals, zoos, or private practices) are beneficial.
The salary corresponds to the classification for veterinarians in postgraduate training and is adjusted
from year to year.
For questions regarding the programs, please contact Maya Kummrow, maya.kummrow@uzh.ch
Application: deadline March 21st 2025 (for the assistant veterinarian position: applications will be
reviewed on a rolling basis and position may be filled before the deadline)
Written applications should be sent as a single pdf via email attachment to the email contact below and consist of 1) letter of interest outlining special interest in the position, overall related qualifications, experience, and career goals, and earliest availability; 2) curriculum vitae and (if available) a list of publications/conference contributions; 3) copies of all relevant diplomas, credentials and certificates; and 4) the names and addresses of three professional references that may be contacted for information.
Please clearly indicate, what type of position you are applying for (assistant veterinarian or
residency program) and indicate your availability.
Stefan Keller, administrative assistant, Clinic for Zoo Animals, Exotic Pets and Wildlife
stefan.keller6@uzh.ch