Veterinary Assistant
Core
Hands-on support in patient care from intake to recovery, including restraint, triage, nursing, and surgery assistance.
Role type
Veterinary Assistant
Builds
Patient care workflow and diagnostic support for small and exotic animals
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Animal healthcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
animal restraint, triage, nursing care, medication administration, surgery assistance, lab sample collection, diagnostic imaging support, medical record interpretation, preventative care knowledge, client communication
Preferred skills
low-stress animal handling, fast-paced environment adaptability, team collaboration, continuous learning mindset
Technologies
radiographs, endoscopic equipment, digital radiology, in-house diagnostics
Responsibilities
Assist with animal restraint and triage; Collect lab samples and support diagnostic imaging; Provide nursing care for hospitalized patients; Administer medications and assist in surgery and anesthesia; Communicate with pet owners regarding patient care
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC