Our Team
Barbara Fox
Dr. med. vet.
Senior Veterinarian
since August 2021 veterinary co-director of the small animal practice Vivavet
since 2018 animal osteopathy (basic training STOA – Swiss animal osteopathy training, further training STOA and TAO Equilibre Germany)
2013 – 2021 assistant veterinarian in various veterinary practices in Switzerland
2012 – 2013 dissertation and assistant at the Veterinary Anatomical Institute of the Vetsuisse Faculty of the University of Zurich
2010 state examination as a veterinarian in Leipzig, Germany
Constanze Moret
Dr. med. vet.
Senior Veterinarian
Livia Rüegg
med.vet.
Veterinarian
Since December 2023 Assistant veterinarian in the small animal practice Vivavet
2019-2023 Assistant veterinarian in a mixed practice in the Zurich Oberland
2019 State examination at the Vetsuisse Faculty of the University of Zurich
Nicole Sciarmella
Veterinary Technician TPA
Lead Veterinary Technician
Nicole Sciarmella has been with our practice since 2016 and brings over twenty years of professional experience. Since the summer of 2023, Nicole has been leading our growing team of veterinary technicians with great motivation and exceptional dedication. Working as a vet nurse has always been her dream job, and animals have always been an important part of her life, both personally and professionally.
Tamara Müller
Veterinary Technician TPA
Veterinary Dental Assistant
Tamara Müller completed her apprenticeship in the summer of 2022 and has been part of the Vivavet team since May 2023. Tamara grew up with cats, dogs, rabbits, and turtles, but also has a strong passion for large animals. In her free time, she enjoys relaxing by riding her horse Nevio. Professionally, she has developed a special interest in dental medicine for dogs and cats. In June 2024, Tamara successfully completed her training as a Veterinary Dental Assistant.
Nicole Küng
Veterinary Technician TPA
After completing an initial training in a different field, Nicole Küng fulfilled her dream of working in veterinary medicine. In the summer of 2023, Nicole successfully completed her apprenticeship as a Veterinary Technician. We are delighted that Nicole has joined us from Glarnerland. At home, she lovingly cares for her senior cat Muschu and her corn snake Oiwin.
Lorena De Filippo
Veterinary Technician TPA
Since June 2024, Lorena De Filippo has been strengthening the Vivavet team as a Veterinary Technician. Lorena completed her Veterinary Technician apprenticeship in 2021 and has since gained experience in various practices in and around Zurich. At home, she shares her sofa with her two Norwegian Forest cats, Filou and Mercy. When she’s not relaxing, you can find her staying active through strength training at the gym.