Veterinary Assistant
Houston Veterinary Hospital
Houston
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and surgical areas.
- Monitored animal patients' vital signs and reported abnormalities to veterinarians.
- Educated pet owners on proper care, feeding, and medication administration.
- Prepared and administered medications as directed by veterinary staff.
- Handled animal restraint during examinations, ensuring safety for staff and pets.
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient records in the clinic's database system.
- Provided compassionate support to pet owners during difficult situations and emergencies.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
- Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.