Veterinary Assistant (Career Opportunities)
Core
Support veterinarians in providing compassionate nursing care and clinical services at an animal hospital.
Role type
Veterinary Assistant
Builds
Clinical care services for pets
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Animal healthcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
animal restraint, blood collection, urine collection, in-house laboratory testing, IV catheter placement, fluid administration, medication administration, vaccine administration, client education, medical record maintenance, surgical instrument sterilization
Preferred skills
none stated
Technologies
computer systems, multi-line telephone
Responsibilities
Ensure clients and pets feel welcome and comfortable; assist veterinarians with nursing care; clean and prepare surgical instruments; maintain accurate medical records; fill prescriptions; assist with check-in/check-out; perform laboratory tests; maintain facility cleanliness; restrain animals during exams; collect lab samples; administer medications and fluids; educate clients on care plans.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC