Veterinary Assistant (Career Opportunities)
Core
Support veterinarians in providing compassionate nursing care and manage front-of-house operations at a pet clinic.
Role type
Veterinary Assistant
Builds
Patient care services and clinic operations
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Pet care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
animal restraint, surgical instrument preparation, laboratory testing, medical record maintenance, prescription filling, client communication, facility cleaning
Preferred skills
flexibility for evening/weekend shifts, willingness to learn
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
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC