What Are The Physical Job Requirements Of A Veterinary Assistant?
A veterinary assistant should possess the ability to tolerate walking and standing for sustained and prolonged periods of time (85% of workday). Capable of lifting from floor to waist level and/or carrying up to forty pounds unassisted frequently, and up to fifty pounds or more with assistance occasionally. They should also have the ability to bend over at the waist, twist the trunk, squat, kneel, reach above the head, and have sufficient grip strength to safely handle and restrain any species aggressive or not.
