Apply for approval for veterinarians or veterinarians from third countries
Description
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In order to be able to work as a veterinarian or veterinarian in Germany without restriction, you need the approval. The approval is the state admission to the profession. Approval is necessary because the profession is regulated in Germany. This means that you cannot work independently as a veterinarian or veterinarian without approval. The approval is granted to you by the competent authority if your veterinary training is equivalent to the German training. Equivalence is reviewed in the recognition procedure. You have to meet other requirements for granting the approval. Even with a professional qualification from a so-called third country, you can obtain the approval in Germany. Third countries are all countries that do not belong to the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. If your professional qualification comes from the EU, the EEA or Switzerland, different rules apply. You can also apply for the procedure from abroad. |
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Application You shall submit an application for approval as a veterinarian to the competent body. The competent body checks whether your training corresponds to the German training and that all other prerequisites are met. The approval can only be granted if your training from a third country is equivalent to the German training. Examination of equivalence The competent body compares your professional qualification from abroad with the German professional qualification as a veterinarian or veterinarian. The competent body shall check whether your professional qualification is equivalent. The professional qualification is equivalent if there are no significant differences between your foreign professional qualification and the German professional qualification. Possible results of the test If your professional qualification is equivalent, your foreign professional qualification will be recognised. The authority may confirm the result in writing. You have to meet the other requirements and prove your language skills. Then you will be granted the approval as a veterinarian. If the competent body finds significant differences, you can compensate for the differences through your professional practice and other knowledge and skills as a veterinarian. You must prove your professional practice. Knowledge and skills must be certifyed by the competent authority of your country of origin. This confirmation is generally sufficient. However, this knowledge may not be sufficient. You cannot then compensate for the main differences. Your foreign professional qualification will not be recognised. The competent body shall tell you in writing the main differences and why you cannot compensate for the essential differences with your professional practice. The decision of the competent authority also states what level of training your training has and what level is necessary in Germany. You may not work as a veterinarian. However, the competent authority offers to take a knowledge check. Knowledge check If your professional qualification is not equivalent and you cannot make up for the differences, you can take a knowledge test. The knowledge examination is based on the final examination as a veterinarian or veterinarian in Germany. If you pass the knowledge test, you will be granted a certificate as a veterinarian. You must also meet the additional requirements and demonstrate your language skills. Remedy You can take legal action against the decision of the competent authority. The decision will then be reviewed. Details of this can be provided in the appeal notice at the end of your decision. We recommend that you speak to the appropriate body before taking legal action against the decision. |
Please contact the Veterinary Approval Authority.
- You have a professional qualification as a veterinarian or veterinarian from a third country.
- They are suitable for health work as a veterinarian or veterinarian.
- They are reliable and worthy of work as a veterinarian and have no criminal record.
- You have the necessary knowledge of German for the job. These are general language skills at level B2 under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
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The competent authority shall inform you which documents you need to submit. Important documents are often:
The competent authority will inform you which documents you need to submit in the original or as a copy. If your documents are not available in German, you must submit German translations of your documents. The translations must be made by translators who are publicly appointed or authorised. |
The procedure costs money. The competent authority will inform you of the costs. The cost often depends on the effort required to process.
In addition, additional costs may arise (e.g. for translations or certifications). These costs vary individually.
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Sometimes documents are still missing from the procedure. The competent authority will then inform you by when you will have to submit the documents. This may prolong the procedure.
After a maximum of one month, the competent authority will confirm that your application and documents have arrived. The competent authority will inform you if documents are missing.
If the documents are complete, the procedure will take a maximum of 4 months.
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The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training
Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture