Veterinary Assistant (Career Opportunity)
Core
Support veterinarians in providing compassionate nursing care and maintain clinical operations at an animal hospital.
Role type
Veterinary Assistant
Builds
Clinical care services for pets
Domain
Veterinary medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
animal restraint, surgical instrument sterilization, laboratory testing, medical record keeping, prescription administration, client communication, facility sanitation
Preferred skills
none stated
Technologies
computer systems, multi-line telephone
Responsibilities
Assist veterinarians with nursing care, clean and prepare surgical instruments, perform laboratory tests, maintain medical records, fill prescriptions, assist with check-in/check-out procedures, keep facilities clean, handle dogs on leashes, restrain animals during examinations
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC