Vet Assistant
Gentle Doctor Animal Hospitals
Omaha, NE
09.2024 - Current
- Stocked supplies necessary for veterinary treatments.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained and calibrated.
- Provided emotional support to pet owners when needed.
- Performed administrative tasks related to filing paperwork and scheduling appointments.
- Assisted veterinarians with physical examinations of animals.
- Provided basic care and maintenance for animals in the facility.
- Recorded patient histories, patient observations, treatments, and medications administered.
- Cleaned and sterilized surgical instruments before and after procedures.
- Administered injections, immunizations, prescribed medications, and intravenous fluids as instructed by veterinarian.
- Prepared food for animals according to instructions from veterinarian or pet owners.
- Observed behavior of patients to detect symptoms of illness or injury.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures in a humane manner.
- Operated radiographic and ultrasound equipment.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Administered immunizations, blood plasma and other medications to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
- Delivered attentive, courteous service to promote overall patron satisfaction.
- Trained new veterinary staff on office procedures and requirements.
- Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas and surgical rooms.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Monitored vital signs during surgery and anesthesia recovery.
- Performed routine lab work including blood draws and other specimen collection techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness of exam rooms between appointments.
