Animal Health Assistant (Developmental) NF-02/03
Occupations:
Veterinary Technologists and TechniciansVeterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal CaretakersVeterinariansAnimal CaretakersSurgical AssistantsIndustries:
Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse FacilitiesOutpatient Care CentersHome Health Care ServicesOther Animal ProductionOffices of PhysiciansJob TitleJob DescriptionHelpMay assist veterinarian to prepare for and during surgical procedures, to include preparing surgery packs, scalpel blades, and suture material, monitoring a patient using an anesthetic machine.May serve as scrubbed surgical assistant. Continuously informs medical staff of the changes in general condition of patient during surgical procedures.Prepares and administers vaccinations, oral and topical medications to patient as prescribed by the veterinarian. Prepares and dispenses prescription medication according to veterinarian instructions.Applies knowledge of common topics to assist clients in solving common husbandry problems.Applies knowledge of preventive care, disease prevention, lifestyle risks, and veterinary care to provide individualized wellness counseling to clients.