Applying for authorisation to practise veterinary medicine on a temporary basis for vets from EU Member States

• To obtain authorisation to practise veterinary medicine on a temporary basis, you must submit an application, either in writing or electronically, to the relevant authority in the federal state in which you intend to practise veterinary medicine.
• The relevant authority will decide whether to grant the permit after reviewing your documents.

To obtain authorisation to practise veterinary medicine on a temporary basis,

• you must provide evidence that you have completed your veterinary training
• you must not have engaged in any conduct which would render you unfit or untrustworthy to practise the veterinary profession
• you must not be unfit, for health reasons, to practise as a veterinary surgeon
• you must have the German language skills required for the role at level B2 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and
• You will need proof of a specific job.

The following documents must be submitted:

• Application for a licence to practise veterinary medicine on a temporary basis,
• Proof of nationality (certified copy of an identity card, passport or other proof of identity),
• proof of professional qualifications (a veterinary degree, examination certificate or other evidence of veterinary competence or training),
• where applicable, certified proof of asylum status, a permit under the Residence Act, or confirmation of eligibility for naturalisation
• Signed CV in table format: up-to-date, concise and containing a detailed account of your education and career history with no gaps in the timeline
• Certificate from the prospective employer confirming the possibility of employment and the grounds for it (e.g. employment contract, needs assessment)
• Proof of no criminal record, certificate of good conduct for submission to a public authority (This certificate must not be more than 3 months old at the time of application.)
• A medical certificate confirming that you are medically fit to practise as a veterinary surgeon (a certificate from a public health officer is not required; this certificate must not be more than 3 months old at the time of application).

The documents may be submitted to the relevant authority without having to comply with any specific formal requirements.

Please note: You must enclose a German translation of any documents in a foreign language. The translation must be carried out by a sworn translator. You must submit certified translations of diplomas and certificates relating to your veterinary training.

• § 2 et seq. of the Federal Veterinary Regulations
• Section 3 of the Federal Veterinary Regulations (BTÄO)
• Section 11 of the Federal Veterinary Regulations (BTÄO)