Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 62'400 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 62'400 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 12'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 112'000 |
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Swiss professionsNature & Environment
Rettungshundeführer/in
You search for missing persons in disaster areas with your dog.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Rettungshundeführer/in train dogs systematically and support rescue teams in searching for missing persons after natural disasters.
Every minute counts in an emergency. As Rettungshundeführer/in, you train human-dog teams to search for missing persons in rough terrain. You coordinate with rescue services and ensure daily training. This role combines a close bond with animals and strong social commitment. You work in regional groups and prepare intensively for emergencies.
FieldNature & Environment
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryArmed Forces & Civil Protection
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Rettungshundeführer/in.
Salary trend
-44% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 112'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 62'400 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Rettungshundeführer/in
Official education path
Training is provided through regional groups of the responsible disaster dog association and is aimed at interested dog owners.
Typical training path
Rettungshundeführer/in
Prerequisites
- Dog: strong willingness to work
- Dog: good obedience
- Dog: openness towards people
- Dog: good social behavior with dogs
- Dog: health and good fitness
- Dog: medium size
Requirements
- Teamwork skills
- Observational skills
- Perseverance
- Good physical condition
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Animal partnership
- Physical endurance
- Teamwork
- Discipline
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the starting point and give your dog the first commands while it sniffs the air. After training, you pack up the equipment and discuss the next steps with the other teams.
- You search for missing persons in rough terrain with your dog.
- You train your dog's tracking skills and search behavior daily.
- You coordinate operations closely with local rescue teams.
- You systematically train human-dog teams in various search disciplines.
- You maintain special equipment for disaster scenarios.
- You document search results and evaluate training progress.
- You work closely with regional clubs and authorities.
Working conditions
You work mainly outdoors in rough terrain and at the command centers of rescue services. The job often takes place in remote areas or after natural disasters.
Where to learn
- REDOG Schweiz. Verein für Such- und RettungshundeBernapark 21, 3066 Stettlen
Strengths
- Animal partnership
- Physical endurance
- Teamwork
- Discipline
Trade-offs
- Time commitment
- Physical strain
- Emotional strain
- Irregular operations
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