Veterinary Assistant Jobs in University Park, PA
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Part Time Research Assistant- Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
- Penn State University
- University Park, PA
- 90+ days ago
- University Park, PA
- 90+ days ago
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Salary for Veterinary Assistant Jobs in University Park, PA
Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.
Licensing / Certification
Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Veterinary Assistant positions.
Highest Education Level
Veterinary Assistants in University Park, PA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.7%
High School or GED
25.7%
Associate's Degree
19.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.5%
Master's Degree
3.5%
Some College
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some High School
1.9%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Assistants in University Park, PA
Less than 1 year
43.4%
None
35.2%
4-6 years
9.7%
2-4 years
8.8%
1-2 years
2.9%
Qualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Veterinary Assistant position
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Restraint
- Surgical Preparation
- Surgical Monitoring
- Nail Trimming
- Patient Recovery
- Fluid Therapy
- Microchipping
- Blood Transfusion
- Kennel Cleaning
- Cystocentesis
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Assisting
- Kennel Duties
- Client Education
- Exotics
- Laser Therapy
- Reptiles
- Central Line Placement
- Anesthesia Monitoring
- IV Catheterization
- Small Animal Care
- Catheterization
- Sample Collection
- Preventive Care
- Anesthesia
- Animal Handling
- Animal Care
- Learning and Development
- Discharge Planning
- Medication Administration
- Surgery
- Sterilization
- Venipuncture
- X-Rays
- Client Services
- Patient Care
- Medical Records
- Scheduling Appointments
- Nursing
- Diagnostic
- Educating
- Wellness
- Health Care
- Referrals
- High School Diploma
- Friendliness
- Prioritizing
- Events
- Collaboration
- Inventory Management
- Mentoring
- Employee Development
- Multitasking
- Computer Skills
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
- Fecal Flotation
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