While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for long periods of time (6-8 hours/day); walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for the daily care of all surgical patients, general housekeeping and assisting Veterinarians, Clinic Manager, Surgical Coordinator, and other medical support staff with surgical and anesthetic procedures.