The role of an animal assistant is an exciting and rewarding one, and the perfect entrance point for a career within the animal care industry and for those who want to make a real difference to the lives of animals and their owners.

Working under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary nurse, assistants provide vital support in in veterinary practices. They are employed in practices large and small, as well as in city-based or rural settings. Some choose to work within larger specialist practices, others enjoy small single-veterinarian clinics.