How To Work in Germany As a Foreign Veterinarian [Complete Details]

Veterinary medicine is one of the most demanding professions in the field of medical science and pursuing your career in a country like Germany can be very rewarding. Veterinary aspirants who are highly committed with their work are in high demand. As a veterinary you can earn a very good salary package i.e. 2500 euros to 6ooo euros. So in this blog post we are going to share with you the road map regarding how to work as a foreign veterinarian in Germany. So stay connected

Veterinary Jobs in Germany

 The veterinary jobs in Germany are awarded on the basis of academic qualification, clinical skills and work experience. The most demanding jobs are veterinary nurse, veterinary technician, veterinary physician and veterinary surgeon. But the most highly paid occupation is veterinary surgery with a good salary package of approximately 61000 to 70000 euros.

How to Apply?

As a foreign veterinary professional, if you want to pursue your career in Germany, then there is a requirement of state-issued recognition and after which you can practice your veterinary career in Germany. If the candidate has gained specialization then he/she can apply for that occupation as well. The people who have completed their degree in a country under the European Union and he/she lives in Germany, those veterinarians do not require recognition. But those who live in a country that is outside the European and non-German resident, then the have to follow the given below procedure to apply for the recognition.

Application Procedure

Here is the complete application procedure.

• First the candidate has to choose the city of place where he/she wants to work.
• Proof of the candidate’s personal identity.
• Proof of your Professional qualification.
• Marriage certificate (optional)
• Letter of good standing and work experience
• Application of recognition that you have submitted while applying. Click here to download the application form.
• Letter of proof that you have worked in your home country.
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The candidates have to submit these documents through email. The application processing may take two to three months to be reviewed by the competent authority. Then a letter of acceptance will be send via email after which the candidates are eligible to apply for the respective job designations. But remember that the jobs will always be rewarded on the basis of skills and clinical experience. So make sure that you have a strong CV which will represent your potential when it is reviewed by the German veterinary boards.

Job Salaries

Practicing veterinary medicine in Germany can be a life changing and a rewarding experience for those vet aspirants who are eager to pursue their career over there. However the average salary of a junior veterinarian can vary between 1900 to 2500 euros (it also depends on clinical skills). But the senior veterinary surgeons can make from 5500 to 6000 euros because of enhanced work experience.

For the veterinary surgeons who are looking to embark their career in Germany, always remember that initiating this journey might seem to be full of obstacles, but trust in yourself and keep in mind that the application process is a small bump on the road to your success. While it’s true that the paperwork and processing might take a little time of two to three months, remember that every step you take brings you closer to practicing your passion in a country renowned for its rich culture and remarkable veterinary opportunities. So, stay patient and keep your eyes on what you are looking for.