Veterinary Assistant
Core
Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in patient care, diagnostics, and surgical procedures at a full-service veterinary hospital.
Role type
Veterinary Assistant (support staff)
Builds
Patient care services, diagnostic results, and surgical support for pets
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Animal healthcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal restraint, patient triaging, sample collection, radiograph assistance, medication administration, anesthesia monitoring support, medical history taking, client communication
Preferred skills
Anesthesia monitoring experience, ultrasound familiarity
Technologies
Digital X-ray, ultrasound, in-house laboratory equipment
Responsibilities
Safely restrain patients for exams and procedures; triage incoming patients; collect and process lab samples; assist with diagnostic imaging; provide nursing care for hospitalized patients; administer medications; prepare patients for surgery; support anesthesia monitoring and recovery; maintain clinic environment
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior