As a veterinary technician assistant you must have a basic knowledge of veterinary medicine and animal husbandry. Veterinary assistants must be able to successfully divide their time between assisting the veterinary technicians, veterinary receptionists and veterinarians. Their primary responsibilities include patient care and assisting the veterinary technician as needed; surgical instrument and dental insure care and wrapping and machine care; basic laboratory procedures; some basic treatments and inventory. Learn more about this position.