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Western 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.
$35,748 / year median in North Dakota
+30% projected growth
Job Description
Veterinary Assistant-Small Animal Job Summary:
The assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Veterinarians and/or Veterinary Technician primarily in the small animal department.- Restrain animals for sample collection and/or treatment as needed.
- Collection of urine or fecal samples as needed for analysis.
- Treatment and care of hospitalized patients. This includes walking dogs at the beginning and end of each day. Administration of medications as instructed by technician or veterinarian.
- General cleaning and stocking of examination rooms.
- Clean and sanitize kennels/dog runs.
- Assist with end-of-day cleaning duties of entire clinic.
- Utilization of the computer program to access patient files for the purpose of inputting patient prescriptions/history/lab files, etc.
- May be required to assist with receiving and marking of inventory.
Education Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent, Veterinary/Lab Technology courses are recommended but not required.Experience Requirements:
On-the-job training.Specialized Training Requirements:
On-the-job training.Aptitudes and Skills Requirements:
- Ability and/or willingness to work with multiple animal species.
- Possess the ability to safely lift 50-60 lbs and withstand prolonged periods of standing.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with other staff members and veterinary clientele.