Animal Caretaker (m/f/d)

Braunsfeldklinik; Köln; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured onboarding

Digital time tracking & overtime compensation

Continuing education

Company pension plan & supplementary insurance

Excellent public transportation access

Job summary

Braunsfeldklinik in Köln is looking for an Animal Caretaker to provide care and treatment for hospitalized patients. You will work closely with veterinarians and technicians, ensuring hygiene and quality standards in a supportive team environment.

Ideal candidates have completed training in animal care and possess a compassionate, responsible approach towards both animals and colleagues. Benefits include structured onboarding and continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Completed training as an animal caretaker or comparable experience.
• Compassionate approach to people and animals.
• Sense of responsibility and careful work ethic.
• Enthusiasm for teamwork and varied activities.

Responsibilities

• Care and treatment of hospitalized patients.
• Close collaboration with veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
• Observation of animal behavior and communication of information to the team.
• Assistance with feeding and medication administration.
• Ensuring hygiene and quality standards.

Skills

Compassionate approach to people & animals

Sense of responsibility

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Completed training as an animal caretaker or comparable experience

Job description

At Vet Zentrum Köln, modern veterinary medicine and a strong team await you. Thanks to diverse specialties and 24/7 clinic operations, daily work remains varied.

As a Cat Friendly Gold certified clinic, a calm, low-stress approach to our patients and mutual support are our top priorities.

Your Responsibilities

• Care and treatment of our hospitalized patients
• Close collaboration with veterinarians and veterinary technicians
• Observation of animal behavior and communication of important information to the team
• Assistance with feeding and medication administration as directed by veterinarians
• Assistance with patient transport within the clinic
• Ensuring hygiene and quality standards
• Cleaning and preparation of kennels and common areas
• Assistance with inventory management and material organization
• and much more

What You Bring

• Completed training as an animal caretaker (m/f/d) or comparable experience
• Compassionate approach to people & animals
• Sense of responsibility and careful work ethic
• Enthusiasm for teamwork & varied activities
• Interest in personal development

What We Offer You

• Structured onboarding
• Digital time tracking & overtime compensation
• Continuing education
• Company pension plan & supplementary insurance
• Excellent public transportation access: stop in immediate vicinity

We Look Forward to Hearing from You!

Would you like to become part of our team and work with us to care for our animal patients? Then we look forward to receiving your application!

Do you have questions about our services? Send us an email or call us