The Veterinary Office is responsible for the monitoring of animal health and welfare, including tasks such as the control of animal husbandry, the conduct of veterinary examinations and the monitoring of food of animal origin.
In Germany, the salary for official veterinarians working in the public veterinary sector can vary between €45,500 and €65,500 per year, depending on the salary group and the region. Officials in salary group A13 earn on average about €64,980 per year, while lighter functions in salary group A14 can earn up to €79,596 per year. Regional differences are also significant, with Hessen being one of the best-paying federal states, where the average salary is €56,683 per year.
For a job in the veterinary office, training as a veterinarian is required. This is usually completed by studying veterinary medicine at a university. After studying, graduates must take the state examination in order to be approved as a veterinarian. Additional qualifications in the fields of animal welfare, food supervision or administration can be advantageous.
With additional qualifications and experience, professionals can rise to higher positions, for example as senior veterinarians or in administration, and specialization in areas such as animal welfare or food safety is also possible, which opens up further career prospects.
