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Veterinary Medical Assistant Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Tiermedizinische/r Fachangestellte/r

As a Veterinary Medical Assistant, you support veterinarians in their practice and clinic. Your tasks include caring for animals, assisting with examinations and treatments, and performing administrative duties. The training lasts 3 years and is a recognized profession in the liberal professions sector.

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What you do

  • Assisting with animal examinations and treatments
  • Caring for and looking after sick or injured animals
  • Preparing operating rooms and instruments
  • Scheduling appointments and managing patient files
  • Advising pet owners on animal care and nutrition
  • Performing laboratory work (e.g., blood tests, urine samples)
  • Cleaning and disinfecting practice rooms and equipment

Requirements

  • Love for animals and empathy
  • At least a Hauptschulabschluss (secondary school certificate) or Mittlere Reife (intermediate secondary school certificate)
  • Resilience and emotional stability
  • Organizational and communication skills
  • Diligence and sense of responsibility
  • No allergies to animal hair or feed
  • Teamwork skills and good manners

Career prospects

  1. 1Work in veterinary practices, animal clinics, or animal shelters
  2. 2Specialization in areas like anesthesia or laboratory diagnostics
  3. 3Further training to become a Veterinary Business Administrator (Tiermedizinische/r Fachwirt/in)
  4. 4Opportunities in zoos or animal parks
  5. 5Entry into the pharmaceutical sector for animal health

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Veterinary Medical Assistant Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 800 to 1,000 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Veterinary Medical Assistant Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Veterinary Medical Assistant Ausbildung?

Love for animals and empathy; At least a Hauptschulabschluss (secondary school certificate) or Mittlere Reife (intermediate secondary school certificate); Resilience and emotional stability; Organizational and communication skills.

Where can I find open Veterinary Medical Assistant Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Veterinary Medical Assistant

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.