What does a Veterinarian do?

You examine and treat sick and injured animals.

How much does a Veterinarian earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 75'000, mid ~CHF CHF 95'000 per year (approximate).

Veterinarian

Health & Medicine

Veterinarians diagnose and treat diseases in domestic, farm, and wild animals. They perform surgeries, vaccinate animals, and advise pet owners on optimal animal husbandry.

Entry

~CHF 75'000

CHF 6'250/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 95'000

CHF 7'917/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 120'000

CHF 10'000/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration66 months

Your path to Veterinarian

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Secondary School

You are here

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High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH3 years

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Master's degree

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Starting salary: CHF 75'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science9/10

💻 IT3/10

🔧 Manual8/10

🎨 Artistic3/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact7/10

💪 Physical Demands6/10

📈 Career Growth7/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)6/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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