Our veterinary technician assistants work alongside veterinarians and vet techs to provide hands-on animal care. They prep examination rooms, safely restrain animals for procedures, monitor recovering patients, and handle facility sanitation. This vital role balances clinical duties with routine patient husbandry.Core ResponsibilitiesPatient Care & HandlingRestraint: Safely and securely hold animals for examinations, blood draws, injections, IVC placements, and radiographsHusbandry: Feed, walk, bathe, and monitor hospitalized animals, reporting any behavioral or health changes to the medical team. Treatments: Administer oral or topical medications as prescribed by the veterinarian, IF requested to do so by the technician/assistant on shift.Clinical & Surgical SupportPrep: Prepare animals for surgical procedures (e.g., shaving and cleaning surgical sites) and position patients for X-rays. After Surgery: Cleaning up surgery and restocking post procedures.Lab Work: Prepare biological samples (fecal, urine, blood) and assist with basic laboratory diagnostics if needed.Facility Maintenance Sanitation: Sterilize surgical instruments,, wrapping packs clean examination tables, wash laundry, and disinfect kennels and cages.Facility: stock exam and treatment areas with necessary supplies.
