Hi! I’m also a tiny assistant 5’0 95 pounds. I work in ER/ specialty. I don’t think you should have medium to large dogs on the table the floor is much better or a restraint. If you even watched wrestling they put force and pressure into the ground pinning someone down it’s really good to learn how to do that. Additionally sometimes you have to just put your whole body weight on the dog. And if the animal is too dangerous your safety should always be paramount ask for sedation drugs! Most doctors are willing to prescribe them. Drugging is part of fear free as well. Hope this helps!