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.
O que faz um 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.
Responsabilidades
Um Veterinary Assistant deve ser capaz de cumprir vários deveres e responsabilidades. A seguir apresentam-se alguns deveres e responsabilidades que um Veterinary Assistant deve ser capaz de desempenhar:
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
Habilidades necessárias
Um Veterinary Assistant competitivo terá determinadas competências e qualificações, incluindo:
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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