Your day as a veterinary assistant may include:Safely restraining and handling patients for examinations and proceduresTriaging incoming patients and obtaining accurate medical historiesCollecting, processing, and analyzing laboratory samplesAssisting with diagnostic imaging, including digital radiologyProviding nursing care and monitoring hospitalized patients with varying levels of stabilityAdministering medications and treatments as directed by the veterinary teamCommunicating treatment plans and recommendations to clientsPreparing patients for surgery and assisting during proceduresSupporting anesthesia monitoring and patient recoveryMaintaining clean, organized treatment and patient care areas