Veterinary Assistant
Core
Support veterinarians and clinical staff by providing general animal care, clinical assistance, and maintaining a safe, clean patient care environment.
Role type
Veterinary Assistant
Builds
Patient care services for animals and their owners
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Animal care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
animal care, restraint, instrument sterilization, medication administration, sample collection, client communication, data entry, Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred skills
animal behavior knowledge, veterinary health care understanding, associate degree in veterinary technology or animal science, prior animal care experience
Responsibilities
Provide general care for animals including bathing, feeding, watering, and exercising; Assist with holding and restraining animals during examinations, surgical procedures, and emergency procedures; Clean and sterilize surgical instruments, equipment, and tools; Ensure examination and operating rooms are properly stocked and sterilized; Change animal bedding and kennel materials; Administer oral and topical medications as directed; Assist with collecting samples, including blood and urine, for testing; Assist with patient treatments and euthanasia procedures; Communicate with owners regarding surgery and recovery instructions; Enter client and patient information into ezyVet and SmartFlow
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior