What are the duties of a veterinary assistant?

Be prepared for sick animals, surgery, cleaning surgery packs, cleaning cages, cleaning dogs & cats, dealing with dogs & cats that are ill and very afraid, so lots of biting, scratching, etc. going on, helping the Veterinarian in office calls, surgery, etc., drawing blood, doing some lab work ups, fecals, dealing with people in all aspects of animal care and that is just the tip of the iceburg. Lots of pressure & fast paced. You truly have to love what you are doing and have all the knowledge you can get by either working in this field or going to classes, etc.