Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Core
Supporting veterinary doctors in delivering high-quality care to small animal patients (cats and dogs) through patient handling, triage, diagnostics, nursing, and surgical support.
Role type
Veterinary Assistant
Builds
Patient care services including exams, diagnostics, treatments, and basic surgeries for cats and dogs
Domain
Veterinary Medicine / Small Animal Practice
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Pet handling and restraint, Triage and patient flow, Laboratory sample collection, Radiography assistance, Nursing care for hospitalized patients, Medication administration, Surgical preparation and anesthetic monitoring
Preferred skills
Prior veterinary experience (1+ year), Surgical and anesthesia experience, Medical history taking
Technologies
Radiography equipment, Laboratory testing equipment, Anesthesia monitoring systems
Responsibilities
Safely handling and restraining pets during exams and procedures, Triaging incoming patients, Collecting and processing laboratory samples, Taking and assisting with radiographs, Providing nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients, Administering medications and treatments, Assisting with surgical preparation and anesthetic monitoring