Veterinary assistents are predominantly employed in veterinary practices and veterinary clinics. They also work in veterinary laboratories, zoos and animal shelters, and in animal husbandry. In addition, they are employed in veterinary research, the chemical industry or in health and veterinary organisations.
Occupational skills
Veterinary assistents are predominantly employed in veterinary practices and veterinary clinics. They also work in veterinary laboratories, zoos and animal shelters, and in animal husbandry. In addition, they are employed in veterinary research, the chemical industry or in health and veterinary organisations. The activities of veterinary assistents include in particular assisting in the examination and treatment of animals, supporting patients and animal owners, and providing organisational and administrative assistance within the company.
Veterinary assistents
- assist in examinations, treatment and surgical operations
- care for patients before, during and after treatment
- support and nurse in-patients
- ensure that animals are treated appropriately and in accordance with their needs
- ensure that the legislation on animal protection is observed
- apply the provisions and guidelines relating to environmental protection in practice
- conduct measures to ensure hygiene
- protect themselves and others against infections and epidemics
- take x-rays
- conduct laboratory work
- advise and support animal owners
- inform animal owners regarding prevention and rehabilitation options
- organise working procedures and monitor time schedules
- are involved in carrying out quality assurance measures
- complete administrative tasks
- document treatment procedures and calculate the costs of the service provided for invoicing purposes
- determine the materials needed and procure and manage these
- make use of information and communications systems
- observe the regulations regarding data protection and data security
- work in a team and process-oriented manner
