Animal keeper
Nursing care - research - documentation
Research and clinicalanimal keepers primarily care for animals that are kept for research purposes. This includes nursing care, feeding, breeding and rearing animals (mainly small rodents) and cleaning animal accommodation. Compliance with rules for the protection of the animals is the top priority here.
The training focuses on learning how to handle and breed genetically modified animals as well as working under the strictest hygienic conditions. This also includes computerized documentation of breeding and experimental procedures. You will also provide technical assistance during examinations and treatments.
Duration of training
3 years
- Enjoy working responsibly with animals
- Interest in biological processes
- Manual skills
Desired school-leaving qualification
Secondary school leaving certificate
Your application
Would you like to start your apprenticeship with us? Applications can usually be submitted between September and the end of October for the start of the coming year.
You are also welcome to submit an unsolicited application outside the application period. Start your online application here.
We look forward to receiving your application!
You are also welcome to contact us personally if you have any questions.
Contact for questions
Medical Center - University of Freiburg
Business Unit Human Resources
Staff Unit Training
Breisacher Str. 153
79110
Phone: 0761 270 - 85850
ausbildung@uniklinik-freiburg.de
Uniklinik - University of Freiburg
CEMT - Center for Experimental Models and Transgenic Service
Dr. Markus Josten
Phone 0761 203-5447
ausbildung@uniklinik-freiburg.de