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King's Crossing Animal Hosptial
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.
$35,099 / year median in North Carolina
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Provide compassionate and thorough care to animals, help keep hospital clean, organized and functional, maintain thorough medical records, properly restrain animals for procedures, collect samples requested by doctor, assist doctors and technicians when needed, obtain patient history and relay medical information to clients, operate lab equipment, basic understanding of veterinary diseases and treatments, computer skills, must be physically able to lift and restrain animals, previous experience required. May cross train in reception.