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Associated Veterinary Clinic
Veterinary Assistant
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What they do
A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$33,749 / year median in Illinois
+27% projected growth
Job Description
Job Purpose :
Supports animal care by determining animal requirements; assisting during exams and surgeries; feeding and caring for animals; maintaining supplies and equipment.Duties :
- Determines animal requirements by reviewing care plans and records.
- Supports animal examinations by assembling required supplies and instruments; securing and bringing animals to examination room; restraining animals; providing assistance as directed; explaining animal's status to client.
- Assists doctor during surgical procedures; includes prepping surgical suite, monitoring oxygen levels, heart rate, and appearance of patient.
- Maintains animals by feeding and watering animals; cleaning animals' rooms, cages, and equipment; changing cages; administering medications; collecting samples.
- Maintains safe, secure, healthy and humane environment by sanitizing and disinfecting holding and support areas; following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
- Maintains animal records by documenting animal conditions, reactions, and changes.
- Maintains equipment by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining equipment supplies.
- Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock and verifying receipt.
- Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.