Workshop at the UNIVET Job Fair 2025

Invitation to veterinary workshop: A day of learning and practical insight

Dear veterinary students at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Budapest,

We are excited to invite you to a workshop hosted by AniCura. This event promises to be a valuable opportunity for aspiring veterinarians to gain practical insights and hands-on experience.

Agenda:

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  10:15-10:30 - Introduction to Mars Veterinary Health & AniCura




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  Speaker: Katarina Karlsson




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  11:00-12:30 – Recognizing the signs of animal abuse and what to do about them




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  Speaker: Sophia Fachmann




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  14:00-14:15 – AniCura Veterinary Graduate Programme




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  Speaker: Katarina Karlsson

This day promises a deep dive into the world of veterinary practice, featuring an expert-led session covering new aspects of the profession. If you are looking to enhance your skills, this workshop offers a unique chance to learn and engage.

Date: February 13th

Location: Hetzel Henrik Lecture Hall

We look forward to welcoming you to this educational experience!

You will meet us there

Sophia Fachmann, Regional Medical Partner Northrhine-Westfalia, Germany

Born and raised in Hungary, Sophia studied veterinary medicine in Budapest and graduated in 2011. After several years in different clinics and practices, she became an expert veterinary advisory with the pet food chain company Fressnapf. She joined AniCura in May 2024 as Regional Medical Partner. She's currently enrolled at the Maples Centre for Forensic Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida. Her main interests are forensic science, exotic animals, especially fish and animal welfare.

Sophia lives in Düsseldorf with her partner and two dogs, Coco and Mochi. She loves nature, hiking and crocheting.

Marie Deutsch, Employer Branding Specialist Germany

As Employer Branding Specialist for AniCura Germany, Marie has a broad understanding of what AniCura has to offer as an employer in Germany. Meet her at our booth to learn more about your career opportunities, learning & development, working conditions, and specific opportunities to join or get to know AniCura Germany (e.g. the paid Internship Program, or Career Days).

Having considered to study veterinary medicine and then chosen something else, Marie loves shadowing vets and nurses in our hospitals and the fact she can use her background in Business Administration to shape the future of veterinary care.

In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, art and – of course – cuddling pets.

Katarina Karlsson, Employer Reputation & Early Talent Manager

Katarina Karlsson is an experienced HR professional with a strong background in employer branding, recruitment, and talent acquisition. With a Master’s degree in animal science from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Katarina has a passion for the veterinary industry, where she works to shape AniCura’s employer brand and attract top talent across multiple markets.

Katarina joined AniCura in 2021, where she has led several strategic initiatives, including optimizing recruitment processes and systems like Workday. She is particularly focused on early talent programs, developing strategies to engage university students and foster long-term relationships with emerging talent.

Get to know us

AniCura: Elevating Veterinary Care in Europe
AniCura stands as a distinguished European family, comprising premier animal hospitals and clinics exclusively dedicated to the well-being of companion animals. Established in 2011, AniCura pioneered the concept that collaborative efforts lead to superior veterinary care, evolving into a role model for specialized services across 17 European countries.

United under Mars Veterinary Health

AniCura proudly operates under the Mars family umbrella. Mars Veterinary Health is passionately committed to advancing the veterinary profession for the holistic health of people, pets, and the planet. This partnership signifies a collective commitment to Mars Veterinary Health's overarching purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Together, AniCura and the other business units within Mars Veterinary Health contribute to the positive transformation of pet health and well-being, embodying the shared vision of a brighter future for our beloved companions.

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $50 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 150,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.