Veterinary Assistant
Core
Assist veterinarians and technicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures in a fast-paced veterinary hospital.
Role type
Veterinary Assistant
Builds
Patient care services for pets and their families
Domain
Veterinary Medicine / Animal Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
animal handling and restraint, patient history taking, laboratory procedures, client communication, appointment scheduling, payment processing, record maintenance, medication coordination
Preferred skills
computer literacy, practice management software, multitasking, emotional resilience, team collaboration
Responsibilities
Safely handle and restrain dogs and cats; Prepare exam rooms, equipment, and supplies; Obtain patient histories and communicate with clients; Assist with laboratory procedures and diagnostic testing; Greet clients and schedule appointments; Process payments and maintain patient records; Coordinate medication refills; Maintain a clean and safe hospital environment.