Veterinary Assistant
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Healthcare Assistants
- Minor : Other Healthcare Assistants
Summary
A profession that performs preparation and support tasks necessary for animal treatment and care under the instructions of a veterinarian.
Description
Veterinary assistants are specialists who support veterinarians' clinical work at animal hospitals or clinics. Their duties include preparing and disinfecting instruments for examinations and surgeries, restraining animals, measuring vital signs, collecting and managing test samples, feeding, cleaning, and assisting with exercise for hospitalized animals, and managing medical records and inventory. They are required to reduce animal stress and create a safe clinical environment, and observation skills, communication abilities, and physical stamina are important.
Future Outlook
With the increasing number of pet ownership and aging pet population, demand for animal healthcare is expanding. There is a need for highly specialized animal nurses and personnel with team management skills.
Personality Traits
Excellent Observation Skills / Good Team Player / Loves Animals / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / Night Duty/On-call / Part-time/ALBA Available / Shifts
Career Path
Veterinary Assistant → Animal Nurse → Chief Assistant (Senior Assistant) → Animal Hospital Manager → Veterinarian (Training Course Advancement)
Required Skills
Animal Nursing Techniques / Animal Restraint and Handling / Medical Instrument Cleaning and Disinfection / Sample Collection / Vital Signs Measurement
Recommended Skills
Anesthesia Management Assistance / Animal Behavior Studies / Communication Skills (Pet Owner Interaction) / Infection Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to quickly adapt to emergencies and changes in animal behavior. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy is required for things like medication dosages and surgical instrument disinfection. |
| Communication Skills | Because it is necessary to smoothly share information with pet owners and the team and accurately convey the animal's condition. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously learn about new treatments and equipment. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is needed to lift heavy animals or stand for long periods. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there are situations involving sudden changes in animal conditions or death, which impose a heavy mental burden. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To cooperate with veterinarians and animal nurses for safe treatment. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because most work follows manuals, and original ideas are few. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Animal Nurse
- Pet Animal Management Specialist
Aliases
- Animal Nursing Assistant
- Veterinary Assistant
Related Jobs
- Animal Hospital Receptionist
- Animal Nurse
- Veterinarian