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Small Animal Emergency Hospital of Westfield, Inc.
Veterinary Technician / 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.
$33,576 / year median in Indiana
+27% projected growth
Job Description
1. Collecting and recording case histories of a patient. 2. Gentle handling / restraining of pets during physical examination. Assisting Veterinarian during physical examination and procedures. 3. Perform blood draws, diagnostic tests, X - Rays. 4. Administering medications and treatment under directions of Veterinarian. 5. Providing Emergency First Aid / General nursing care under direction of Veterinarian. 6. Preparing instruments and patients for surgeries. 7. Ability to monitor a patient under anesthesia. 8. Observing and reporting on behavior and condition of a patient. 9. Educating patient owners on home care.