With a focus on providing assistance to Veterinary staff, may communicate animal status as it relates to medical conditions, treatment options, and directions; administers subcutaneous injections; performs radiographs; extracts and obtains bacterial streak(s) and cultures; provides care for animals (e.g., feeds, waters, cleans, enriches and exercises animals); removes sutures, drains and staples; appropriately cleans and disinfects clinic equipment, area/rooms and related kennel areas in accordance with established practices. Primary assistance to Registered Veterinary Technician(s), Veterinarian(s), and Director of Veterinary Services in providing basic medical care, animal care observation, and routine exams; performs pre-surgery evaluations/physicals, pre-surgical/post-surgical preparation of animals and room(s), restrains animals for procedures; administers non-controlled medications, vaccines and basic first aid in compliance with the ORC and provides custodial care to animals (e.g.