A Veterinary Assistant helps Veterinarians with taking 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 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.

Veterinary Assistant skills and qualifications

Successful Veterinary Assistants need a variety of soft skills and technical knowledge to excel in their jobs. Some of the most important skills and qualifications include:

• 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