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Veterinary Assistant Duties

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SUMMARY

This is the fourth in a series of eight titles for positions involving Veterinary Care. This series is identified by a predominant amount of time spent on the care of ill or injured client-owned animals brought to the Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital in the hopes of recovery. Typical duties include the supervision or performance of basic care such as feeding & watering, cleaning cages, maintaining animal health records, collecting and analyzing specimens, conducting physical exams and tests (including ultrasounds, radiology, cardiology, etc.), administering medications, assisting with surgery (administering anesthesia & monitoring vital signs), posting service charges for each patient. Duties may also include teaching professional students and euthanizing animals.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide animal care such as feed, water, walk, transport, restrain and groom animals.

Stock area and supplies

Maintains clinical records.

Assure facility cleanliness.

Establish & maintain effective working relationships.

Assist senior veterinary staff with animal care; but does not administer anesthesia nor euthanize animals.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School degree or GED and 2 years experience required and/or associate or bachelor degree in a science related field

Certification and Licensure

Ability to lift up to 70 pounds. May also require a valid GA State Driver's License



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to properly handle and restrain various species of animals and to communicate effectively.
 

 

 


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