Daily Tasks

• Advises clients on preventative medicine to maintain appropriate animal health and welfare.
• Maintains the biosecurity of the veterinary premises.
• Cares for animals in hospital accommodation and keeps accurate records.
• Collects and analyses blood, urine and other samples.
• Handles animals during treatment.
• Dispenses and administers medication and applies dressings to animals under direction from the veterinarian.
• Prepares operating theatre, sterilises equipment and assists in theatre as required.
• Assists the veterinary surgeon during surgical and medical treatments of animals.