Veterinary Assistant
Core
Support veterinarians in a full-time animal hospital setting by assisting with exams, treatments, and surgical procedures while ensuring patient safety and client education.
Role type
Veterinary Assistant
Builds
Patient care services for pets in a community animal hospital
Domain
Veterinary Medicine / Animal Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal handling, restraint techniques, clinical procedure knowledge, medication administration, vaccine administration, lab sample collection, patient record maintenance
Preferred skills
Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT, RVT, or LVT), AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology degree
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, and surgical procedures; Safely handle and restrain animals; Administer medications and vaccines; Collect lab samples and maintain accurate patient records; Educate clients on pet care
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC