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To ensure that all animals in Sweden have the opportunity to live the best life possible, District Veterinarians exist. With 24/7 readiness, clinics throughout the country, and unique expertise in animal health, we contribute to healthier animals and a safer life. As district veterinarians, we work on behalf of private individuals, companies, and government agencies. We offer essential services for emergency veterinary care, disease control, and preventive measures for good animal health. Always with our feet on the ground and our heart in the right place. District Veterinarians are part of the Swedish Board of Agriculture.
Welcome to Southern Dalarna!
District Veterinarians Southern Dalarna has its clinic in Hedemora. We are seven veterinarians and one animal care attendant and one veterinary nurse working in the district. A large part of our operations consists of field visits to farm animals and horses. The clinic has a small animal facility with three examination rooms, an operating room, a sterile area, dental care services, and infectious disease and blood labs.
We are now seeking an animal care attendant with an eye for structure and service. You are equally comfortable providing care for animals as you are maintaining order behind the scenes. In this role, you combine practical work with animals with administrative tasks such as invoice handling, scheduling, and customer contact. You are an important link in our team – both in interactions with animal owners and in keeping our operations running smoothly.
1 position(s).
JOB DUTIES
Your work will largely consist of cleaning, washing, dishwashing, and various ordering tasks. Answering customer calls is an important part of the job. You should be able to provide advice, make an initial assessment, schedule appointments, and in emergency cases coordinate transportation to the nearest veterinarian. You will need to assist at both the small animal clinic, the lab, and sometimes in the field.
The work also includes some administration, such as recording invoices, scheduling, and certain documentation. It is therefore an advantage if you have previously worked with administration.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking you as an Animal Care Attendant Level 2. Previous experience working in veterinary care is a requirement. To thrive with us, you need to enjoy working in a team and have good collaboration skills. You must be comfortable working at a fast pace, have the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and be able to work independently.
You will be answering phones and therefore need to have good communication skills and a sense of customer service.
A driver's license (Category B) is required.
Previous experience with our record system Link is an advantage.
We place great emphasis on personal suitability.
We warmly welcome your application!
Salary form: Monthly salary.
Employment type: Permanent employment.
Duration: Permanent, start date: 2026-09-01 or by agreement.
Working hours: Daytime.
We care about our employees. Therefore, all staff members at District Veterinarians are offered various benefits. Some examples include 28-35 days of vacation depending on your age, salary exchange, wellness allowance, and occupational health services. For those who are parents, we offer good conditions to find a good balance between work and family life, including parental leave supplements and the opportunity to reduce your working hours until your child is twelve years old.
We strive for diversity among our employees.
Our working language is Swedish, and our services require that you master Swedish in both speech and writing.
We normally apply a 6-month probationary period.
In preparation for the recruitment process, District Veterinarians have taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore do not wish to be contacted by advertising salespeople or recruitment agencies.
At District Veterinarians, we use e-recruitment through Offentliga Jobb to streamline and ensure quality in our handling of application materials. Once you have filled in your information, you can easily apply for other jobs without having to fill in the information again.
Thank you for applying through Offentliga Jobb!Are you ready to work in an essential public service?
To ensure that all animals in Sweden have the opportunity to live the best life possible, District Veterinarians exist. With 24/7 readiness, clinics throughout the country, and unique expertise in animal health, we contribute to healthier animals and a safer life. As district veterinarians, we work on behalf of private individuals, companies, and government agencies. We offer essential services for emergency veterinary care, disease control, and preventive measures for good animal health. Always with our feet on the ground and our heart…
Overview
Type
job
Status
active
Visibility
public
City
Hedemora
GPS
60.291900528332, 15.980916251766
Email
Views
7
Published
24. 7. 2026
Edited
5. 8. 2026
Location
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Specifications
Region
Dalarnas län
Duration
Ongoing
Employer
STATENS JORDBRUKSVERK
Postcode
77633
Open positions
1
Profession
Veterinärassistent
Salary Type
Fixed monthly, weekly or hourly pay
Scope Of Work
100–100 %
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