Veterinary Hospital Nursing Assistant
どうぶつびょういんかんごほじょしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Healthcare Assistants
- Minor : Other Healthcare Assistants
Summary
A profession in animal hospitals that involves clinical assistance, care for hospitalized animals, environmental maintenance, etc., under the instructions of veterinarians.
Description
Veterinary hospital nursing assistants follow instructions from veterinarians or veterinary nurses to prepare and disinfect clinical instruments, restrain animals and measure vital signs, provide care for hospitalized animals (feeding and excretion assistance), clean examination rooms and cages, etc. They also support hospital operations such as assisting in explaining treatment contents to pet owners, handling phone calls, and managing supplies, contributing as team members to smooth clinical operations.
Future Outlook
Due to the aging of pets and increasing demand for advanced medical care, the shortage of animal healthcare workers is becoming severe. Demand for veterinary hospital nursing assistants is expected to continue increasing, with those possessing specialized knowledge and skills being highly valued.
Personality Traits
Excellent Observation Skills / Good Cooperativeness / Loves Animals / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Night and Early Morning Shifts / Overtime Available / Part-time and Casual Work Possible / Shift Work
Career Path
Veterinary Hospital Nursing Assistant (Junior) → Certified Veterinary Nurse → Senior Veterinary Nurse (Chief) → Animal Hospital Manager → Animal Nursing Educator/Trainer
Required Skills
Animal Care / Animal Restraint Techniques / Cleaning and Disinfection of Clinical Instruments / Communication Skills (Pet Owner Interaction) / Examination Room Environment Maintenance / Vital Signs Measurement
Recommended Skills
Animal Behaviorology / Biohazard Management / Communication Skills / Emergency Care
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because overlooking small symptoms can lead to accidents. |
| Communication Skills | To accurately communicate treatment details and animal conditions to pet owners. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there are many physically demanding tasks such as moving animals and cleaning. |
| Stress Tolerance | To calmly respond to changes in animal or pet owner situations. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To perform treatments in collaboration with veterinarians and other staff. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly performing tasks by following instructions. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex numerical analysis is minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Veterinary Nurse
- Companion Animal Management Technician
Aliases
- Animal Care Assistant
- Animal Nursing Assistant
- Veterinary Hospital Assistant
Related Jobs
- Animal Care Staff
- Veterinarian
- Veterinary Nurse