Veterinary Assistant
Core
Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in daily hospital duties, including patient restraint, triage, lab sample collection, diagnostic imaging, medication administration, and surgical preparation.
Role type
Veterinary Assistant
Builds
Medical and surgical care for companion animals, exotics, reptiles, and avian patients
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Animal healthcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient restraint, triage, lab sample collection, diagnostic imaging, medication administration, surgical assistance, anesthetic management, vaccine preparation and administration, vital signs monitoring, exam room sanitation, client education
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Restrain patients safely; triage incoming patients; collect and analyze lab samples; perform diagnostic imaging; manage nursing care for hospitalized cases; administer medications and vaccines; prepare for and assist in surgeries; manage anesthesia; clean and disinfect exam rooms; measure and record vital signs; answer client questions regarding pet care and procedures.
Seniority
Entry-level / Support staff