Veterinary Assistant
- Perfect for animal lovers who want to make a difference in pet health and care.
- Support veterinarians in ensuring animals receive the best medical attention.
- Experience the rewarding role of assisting in animal surgeries and recovery.
💰 Earn $37K-$46K
📚 High School Diploma or GED
Overview
Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine postoperative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists.Scoop
High School Diploma or GED
Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.
- Monitor animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
- Fill medication prescriptions.
- Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
- Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Working with my hands
- Relating with or serving others
- Thinking and problem solving
You are skilled in 💫
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Job security
- Personal relationships
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Veterinary Assistant
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