Senior veterinarian in Exotic Pet Medicine

Senior veterinarian in Exotic Pet Medicine
(Assistent/in mit Leitungsfunktion bzw Oberarzt/ Oberärztin, 80 - 100%)
The Clinic for Zoo Animals, Exotic Pets, and Wildlife is seeking a Senior Veterinarian in Exotic Pet
Medicine to join our team in 2026.
Key Responsibilities
• Organization of processes, planning and participation in the clinical exotic pet medicine
service at the Clinic for Zoo Animals, Exotic Pets, and Wildlife
• Depending on qualifications: assistance with veterinary care for the animal collections
at Zurich Zoo and regional wildlife parks
• Training and supervision of veterinary students in clinical rotation and
residents/assistants, and organization of internal continuing education at the clinic
• Active participation in research and teaching activities

Candidate Profile
• DVM degree with at least 5 years of clinical experience
• Diplomate status or eligibility for certification by the American College of Zoological
Medicine (ACZM) is highly preferred
• Strong clinical expertise in exotic pet medicine, and possibly zoo animal medicine
• Experience and enthusiasm for conducting and contributing to research
• Genuine motivation to teach, with excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Fluency in German is essential. Candidates who convincingly demonstrate their strong
commitment and ability to learn German promptly will also be considered.
Career Development
This position offers excellent opportunities for further professional development in exotic
animal medicine and can serve as a foundation for an academic career, depending on the
candidate’s aspirations.
Application Process
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Maya Kummrow, tel: +41 44 635 84 66, email: maya.kummrow@uzh.ch
Please submit your written application (as a single PDF via email) including CV, copies of
diplomas, credentials, certificates, and publications, contact details of three references, and a
brief statement of career goals to:
email: stefan.keller6@uzh.ch
The position is expected to start in 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and
accepted until the position is filled.