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Prepare animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas.
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Dress and suture wounds and apply splints or other protective devices.
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Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians.
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Provide assistance with animal euthanasia and the disposal of remains.
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Restrain animals during exams or procedures.
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Observe the behavior and condition of animals and monitor their clinical symptoms.
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Clean kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites, examination rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
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Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
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Give enemas and perform catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, or gavages.
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Bathe animals, clip nails or claws, and brush or cut animals' hair.
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Supervise or train veterinary students or other staff members.
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Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
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Maintain instruments, equipment, or machinery to ensure proper working condition.
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Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life saving procedures.
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Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, or materials.
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Perform dental work, such as cleaning, polishing, or extracting teeth.
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Prepare treatment rooms for surgery.
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Monitor medical supplies and place orders when inventory is low.
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Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
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Perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, or feces, such as urinalyses or blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
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Provide information or counseling regarding issues such as animal health care, behavior problems, or nutrition.
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Discuss medical health of pets with clients, such as post-operative status.
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Provide veterinarians with the correct equipment or instruments, as needed.
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Take animals into treatment areas and assist with physical examinations by performing such duties as obtaining temperature, pulse, or respiration data.
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Take and develop diagnostic radiographs, using x-ray equipment.
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Maintain laboratory, research, or treatment records, as well as inventories of pharmaceuticals, equipment, or supplies.
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Schedule appointments and procedures for animals.
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Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.
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Conduct specialized procedures, such as animal branding or tattooing or hoof trimming.
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Collect, prepare, and label samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.
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Perform a variety of office, clerical, or accounting duties, such as reception, billing, bookkeeping, or selling products.