Veterinary Co-op Task Ideas

Veterinary Co-op Task Ideas

Clinical & Animal Support

• Sanitization: Disinfecting exam tables, surgical suites, and scale areas between appointments to prevent cross-contamination.

• Patient Intake: Assisting with the initial "vitals" check, such as recording weight and temperature.

• Safe Restraint: Learning professional techniques to hold and calm pets during vaccinations, blood draws, or physical exams.

• Patient Comfort: Maintaining clean recovery cages, refreshing water, and managing the laundry for surgical drapes and bedding.

Lab & Pharmacy Assistance

• Lab Prep: Shadowing technicians to learn how to prepare slides or process blood, urine, and fecal samples for analysis.

• Inventory Management: Restocking the pharmacy, medical consumables (syringes, gauze), and specialized prescription diets.

• Care Kits: Preparing educational materials for new puppy/kitten owners or post-operative care instructions.

Learning & Observation

• Surgical Observation: Viewing procedures like spays, neuters, or dental cleanings to understand anesthesia and surgical monitoring.

• Diagnostic Imaging: Observing how X-rays and ultrasounds are taken and interpreted to identify injuries or illnesses.

• Triage: Shadowing the vet during emergency walk-ins to learn how to assess and prioritize urgent cases.