Veterinary Assistant
Core
Support veterinarians and clinical staff by providing general animal care, assisting with procedures, and maintaining a safe clinical environment.
Role type
Veterinary Assistant
Builds
Patient care services for animals
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Animal care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
animal restraint, surgical instrument sterilization, medication administration, sample collection, kennel maintenance, client communication, data entry
Preferred skills
animal behavior knowledge, veterinary technology coursework, animal care experience
Technologies
ezyVet, SmartFlow, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Provide general care for animals including bathing, feeding, and exercising; Assist with holding and restraining animals during examinations and procedures; Clean and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment; Administer oral and topical medications as directed; Assist with collecting samples and patient treatments; Perform administrative duties including client communication and data entry.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior