The Career Profile Project

Job Title and Job Description

Veterinary Assistant

I do whatever the vet herself needs done. Ex: client contact, animal restraint, such as giving fluids, drawing blood, operating equipment with lab, (and paperwork resulting); sterilizing instruments; handling bills/payments; filing; developing x-rays and more!

What are some related career opportunities and job titles in your company or in your career area?

Veterinarian; Vet technician; office manager; veterinary supply sales; vet lab technician; animal grooming + training. Veterinary medical equipment development + sales; veterinary pharmaceuticals development + sales.

What education or training did you have to prepare for this career?

No formal education. On the job training by the the veterinarian. I was hired because I am intelligent or organized and good with animals. (My boss knew me for a while before offering me a job.)

What education or training do you recommend for students today who want to enter this field?

Go to school to become a vet or vet tech. Not many vets are willing to train-as-you-go (I was lucky). There are many veterinary specialties which are interesting.

When you were in high school, did you know that you would enter this field?

No, I was intrested in animals as a child, but not as a teenager.

Skills Profile

Skills Used	Rating (5=Most Important thru 1=Not Important)	Comments
Artistic
Athletic / Physical
Bilingual
Computer Technology
Coordination / Using Hands, Tools, and Equipment
Creative Thinking
Interpersonal
Investigative / Fact Finding
leadership and Supervising
Logical Thinking
Math
Mechanical Understanding
Sales and Negotiation
Scientific and Experimental
Social Service / Helping Skills
Teaching / Instructing
Verbal Communication
Understanding Nature, Plants, Animals
Understanding Yourself
Writing
Interview By: S.M.