Job duties include, but are not limited to:
The Large Animal Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians in the care and treatment of livestock and horses, with a focus on safe animal handling, assisting with medical procedures, and maintaining clean, organized facilities. This role often involves working on-site at farms or in clinic settings, helping administer treatments, prepare surgical equipment, and provide attentive patient care. Success in this position requires physical stamina for lifting and handling large animals, along with strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with veterinarians and animal owners.
Key Responsibilities
Restraint and Handling: Safely manage and restrain large animals—including horses, cattle, pigs, and sheep—during examinations and treatments.
Medical Support: Assist with procedures such as administering injections and medications, drawing blood, and cleaning and dressing wounds.
Surgical Assistance: Prepare and sterilize equipment, support veterinarians during procedures, and assist with patient monitoring, cleaning, and surgical preparation.
Patient Care: Monitor recovery, provide feeding and grooming, and maintain clean stalls and recovery areas.
Clinic and Farm Maintenance: Sanitize facilities, manage inventory and supplies, and maintain accurate medical and treatment records.
Diagnostic Support: Collect laboratory samples and assist with imaging, including X-rays, while following proper safety and PPE protocols.
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