Veterinary Assistant
Core
Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing patient care, performing diagnostic tasks, and maintaining hospital operations for animals.
Role type
Veterinary Assistant
Builds
Patient care services and diagnostic support for veterinary clinics
Domain
Veterinary Medicine / Animal Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal restraint, patient triage, sample collection, diagnostic imaging support, nursing care, medication administration, surgical assistance, client communication, medical history taking, environmental sanitation
Preferred skills
Laboratory testing, radiograph processing, anesthesia monitoring
Responsibilities
Safely restrain pets during examinations and procedures; triage incoming patients; collect and analyze laboratory samples; support diagnostic imaging; provide nursing care for hospitalized patients; administer medications; prepare patients for surgery and assist with procedures; obtain medical histories and communicate treatment plans; maintain a clean and safe environment.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior