veterinary assistant

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work setting: Veterinary clinic. Animal hospital. Tasks: Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery. Produce diagnostic radiographs. Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery. Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian. Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian. Counsel clients on animal health care. May perform a variety of office management and clerical duties. Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals. Provide wound and bandage care. Perform receptionist duties. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Long term benefits: Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer. On-site recreation and activities. Other benefits. Team building opportunities. Wellness program.