Veterinary assistants examine animals for a veterinarian.
They prepare animals for surgery, perform post-operational medical treatment as needed, and give medications to animals. They usually work directly under the supervision of a veterinarian. They receive extensive training on the job and may also have some postsecondary education such as trade school or junior college. Less than 10 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size. Many employers require 3-12 months of prior experience.