Veterinary assistant
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Performed numerous duties to allow veterinarians to focus on the important tasks of diagnosing illnesses and injuries in animals under the practice’s care. Assisted with intake and discharge, cleaned rooms and equipment, conducted tests, and administered medications as directed by the supervising veterinarian.

• Ensured examination rooms, treatment areas, operating areas, animal cages, and laboratories are organized and cleaned each day.
• Made sure all animals were clearly identified, including during admission, daily hospital sheets, cage cards, and identification collars.
• Provided empathetic care for hospitalized animals and reassured their owners remained calm and comfortable in waiting areas.
• Liaised with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and office workers to ensure exceptional continuity of animal care.
• Communicated and educated animal owners, explaining administration of medications, follow-up care, diet recommendations, and general animal care.