Veterinary Assistant
Back Bay Veterinary Hospital
Newport Beach, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
- Educated clients on proper animal health care routines.
- Helped veterinarian with neutering, tooth removal and casting broken bones.
