Veterinary Assistants take care of animals by providing food and water, administering treatments, recording their health information, and providing advice to pet owners. Veterinary Assistants perform various tasks to allow Veterinarians to focus on the important tasks of diagnosing illness and choosing the best treatments for animals under their care. Other tasks a Veterinary Assistant performs include cleaning equipment, handling animals, giving medication, and weighing animals.
Was macht ein Veterinary Assistant?
A Veterinary Assistant, or a Veterinarian’s Assistant, helps Veterinarians by treating and caring for animals. Their duties include recording health information about animals, helping to administer treatments, and providing food and water to animals.
Aufgaben
Ein Veterinary Assistant sollte in der Lage sein, verschiedene Aufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten zu erfüllen. Im Folgenden sind einige Aufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten aufgeführt, die ein Veterinary Assistant ausführen können sollte:
Feeding and providing water to animals at regular intervals throughout the day
Grooming and bathing animals
Sterilizing equipment and regularly cleaning examination areas
Handling and soothing animals during examinations, treatments, and vaccinations
Recording relevant information about animals, including weight and types of medication given
Advising owners of pets about caring for their animals at home
Benötigte Fähigkeiten
Ein wettbewerbsfähiger Veterinary Assistant verfügt über bestimmte Fähigkeiten und Qualifikationen, darunter:
Expert animal handling skills
Excellent communication skills
Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks depending on needs
Good organizational skills
Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment
Computer skills to maintain medical records about animals in veterinary software
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