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Would you like to work in Germany for a limited period as a veterinarian with a professional qualification from the European Union, Switzerland and the European Economic Area? Then you need a permit for this

The profession of veterinarian is regulated in Germany.

This means that you can work as a veterinarian in Germany without restriction if you have a license to practice.

If you have completed training as a veterinarian in the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, but do not have a license to practice medicine and only wish to practice the veterinary profession for a limited period of time, you only need a permit.

The permit entitles you to use the professional title "veterinarian".

The permit can be restricted to certain activities and employment positions.

It may only be issued or extended on a revocable basis and only up to a maximum total duration of 4 years of veterinary activity.

• Application for a permit to temporarily exercise the veterinary profession
• Proof of identity (identity card or passport)
• If applicable, birth certificate or marriage certificate if the name in the documents differs from the current name
• Professional qualification (veterinary diploma, examination certificate or other proof of veterinary qualification/training)
• Proof of the content and duration of your training (e.g. diploma supplement, transcript of records)
• Handwritten and signed curriculum vitae in tabular form with a focus on previous professional training and activities
• Employment contract
• Proof of your personal suitability: Criminal record extract from the country of origin or official certificate of good conduct for submission to an authority. This certificate must not be older than 1 month at the time of application.
• Proof of your health suitability: Medical certificate. This certificate must not be older than 1 month at the time of application.
• If applicable, proof of the language skills required to practise the veterinary profession

Note: You must enclose a German translation of documents in a foreign language. The translation must be carried out by an officially sworn translator.

• You must have completed training for the veterinary profession.
• You would like to work as a veterinarian in Germany for a limited period of time.
• You are reliable to work as a veterinarian and have no criminal record relevant to your profession.
• You are medically fit to work as a veterinarian.
• You have the German language skills required for the job.
• You have an employment contract for work as a veterinarian

• You submit a written application to the competent authority of the federal state in which the veterinary profession is to be practiced.
• The competent authority will decide on the license after examining your documents.

The application must be submitted before you start working as a veterinarian.

Acting as a veterinarian before obtaining a temporary license to practice as a veterinarian can lead to criminal prosecution.

Action before the administrative court

• Permit for the temporary practice of veterinary medicine Issued to veterinarians from EU member states
• In Germany, a state license (Approbation) is required for temporary work as a veterinarian. In individual cases, a temporary professional permit may be issued instead of a license to practice.
• This permit must be applied for from the competent authority in the country in which you wish to work as a veterinarian.
• Proof must be provided that you have completed training for the veterinary profession.
• The application must be submitted before you start working as a veterinarian.
• Once permission has been granted, registration with the Chamber of Veterinary Surgeons is required.
• Responsible: Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Areas, Europe and Consumer Protection

Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Areas, Europe and Consumer Protection of the State of Schleswig-Holstein