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
Tierpsychologische/r Berater/in
You analyze animal behavior and advise owners on species-appropriate training.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You examine behavioral issues in pets, develop therapy plans, and support owners with species-appropriate care and training.
Tierpsychologische/r Berater/in professionals focus on the complex signals of horses, dogs, and cats. You interpret behavioral patterns, create individual therapy plans, and guide animal owners toward a harmonious relationship. With deep expertise and empathy, you lay the foundation for species-appropriate training and a happy bond. The role combines animal knowledge with psychological counseling and requires a high degree of patience.
FieldNature & Environment
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryAnimal Husbandry & Care
Swissdoc 0.140.35.0
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 Tierpsychologische/r Berater/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
- 🎓 Tierpsychologische Berater und Beraterinnen
Official education path
Entry is through specialized further training or private courses, as there is no standardized apprenticeship.
Typical training path
Tierpsychologische Berater und Beraterinnen
Prerequisites
- Empathy
- Psychological skill
- Patience
- Communicative when dealing with pet owners
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Empathy
- Psychological skill
- Patience
- Communication skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit with a pet owner and observe the interaction between dog and handler together. You analyze body language, explain the underlying motives, and derive concrete exercises for behavioral adjustment.
- You analyze behavioral issues in horses, dogs, and cats.
- You explain species-specific behavior of animals to pet owners.
- You develop individual therapy plans for behavioral treatment.
- You advise owners on purchasing and keeping animals.
- You motivate animal owners to adjust their training methods.
- You closely observe the interaction between humans and animals.
Working conditions
You usually work in your own practice rooms, animal boarding facilities, or during mobile visits at the pet owner's home. The work often takes place in rural areas or suburban neighborhoods.
Where to learn
- ATN Akademie für Tiernaturheilkunde SchweizKreuzstrasse 10, 8635 Dürnten
- Berufsverband diplomierter Tierpsychologischer Beraterinnen und Berater VIETA Berufsverband Ernst Krüsi c/o Tierheim EasyZürcherstrasse 40, 8185 Winkel
- Institut für angewandte Ethologie und Tierpsychologie I.E.T. Dr. Dennis C. TurnerSeestrasse 254, 8810 Horgen
Strengths
- Empathy
- Psychological skill
- Patience
- Communication skills
Trade-offs
- Emotional strain
- Flexible working hours
- Physical demands
- High responsibility
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