Veterinary Assistant Career Option

Vet Assistant Job Description

It is important to understand the differences between a veterinary technician and a veterinary assistant. Their roles vary and the educational requirements and training are different.

Veterinary assistants support the veterinarian and/or the veterinary technician in their daily tasks. Vet assistants may be asked to perform:

• Kennel work
• Restraint and handling of animals
• Feed and exercise the animals
• Clerical duties

Veterinary Assistant Career

Vet assistants do not need to take a credentialing exam, nor are they required to fulfill continuing education hours.

In some instances, these duties are shared by the veterinary technician, particularly at the beginning of their careers. Finding the right job situation is very important.

Many people become vet assistants first. Vet assistant programs are shorter and get you into the field faster than a vet tech associate's degree. Also, you can use your job experience to fulfull your intership requirement if you later decide to pursue a career as a veterinary technician.

Continue to learn how become a certified vet tech.