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Animal Caretaker – Animal Shelter and Animal Boarding Facility Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Tierpfleger/in - Tierheim und Tierpension

Animal caretaker specializing in animal shelters and boarding facilities is a 3-year recognized vocational training program in industry and trade. This training prepares you to professionally care for and look after animals, whether in emergency shelters or during their owners' absence.

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What you do

  • Feeding and watering animals
  • Cleaning and disinfecting enclosures, cages, and stalls
  • Observing and documenting animal behavior and health status
  • Grooming animals, brushing them, and administering medication if necessary
  • Engaging and training animals
  • Advising clients and receiving/returning animals (animal boarding)
  • Assisting with veterinary examinations and treatments

Requirements

  • Great love for animals and empathy
  • Physical resilience and no animal allergies
  • Sense of responsibility and reliability
  • Good observation skills and quick reaction time
  • Willingness to work on weekends and holidays
  • Teamwork skills and strong communication
  • At least a basic secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or equivalent)

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in specific animal species or areas (e.g., animal physiotherapy)
  2. 2Further training to become a certified Animal Care Master (Tierpflegemeister/in)
  3. 3Leadership positions in animal shelters or boarding facilities
  4. 4Opening one's own animal boarding facility or pet service
  5. 5Working in zoos, research institutions, or veterinary clinics (with additional training)

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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 Animal Caretaker – Animal Shelter and Animal Boarding Facility Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 850 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Animal Caretaker – Animal Shelter and Animal Boarding Facility Ausbildung?

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

What are the requirements for a Animal Caretaker – Animal Shelter and Animal Boarding Facility Ausbildung?

Great love for animals and empathy; Physical resilience and no animal allergies; Sense of responsibility and reliability; Good observation skills and quick reaction time.

Where can I find open Animal Caretaker – Animal Shelter and Animal Boarding Facility Ausbildung positions?

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

How to apply as a Animal Caretaker – Animal Shelter and Animal Boarding Facility

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.