Veterinary Assistant
Core
Support veterinarians and technicians in providing medical care, examinations, and treatments to animals in a full-service animal hospital.
Role type
Veterinary Assistant
Builds
Animal care services including examinations, treatments, surgeries, and holistic therapies
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Animal care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
animal restraint, medication administration, basic laboratory testing, equipment sterilization, medical record maintenance, communication with pet owners
Preferred skills
experience with alternative therapies (acupuncture, laser therapy, herbal therapy)
Technologies
diagnostic equipment, sterilization equipment
Responsibilities
Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and surgeries; handle and restrain animals safely; prepare and clean examination rooms and surgical areas; perform basic lab tests (blood, urine, stool samples); administer medications and vaccinations; feed, bathe, and exercise animals; maintain medical records; communicate treatment plans to pet owners; maintain clinic sanitation and stock supplies