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Job Description

Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 29-2056.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 33,870.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 16.00
Currently, there are 99,390 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”.

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Tasks for “Animal Technician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

Animal snares
Curved adult blades
Vacuum autoclaves
Electric animal clippers
Long arm boards
Head immobilization devices
Microhematocrit centrifuges
Endotracheal ET tubes
X ray patient positioning equipment
Airway suction units
Dental handpieces
Hoof picks
Intravenous IV pumps
Portable oxygen equipment
Veterinary immersion hydrotherapy equipment
Veterinary oral specula
Portable veterinary x ray equipment
Humidification equipment
Dental explorers
Digital veterinary thermometers
Scalp vein needles
Laryngoscopes
Laboratory scales
Enema equipment
Infant oxygen masks
Animal catching poles
Stair chairs
Battery-powered portable suction units
Veterinary suction equipment
Epi-pens
Straight adult blades
Automated chemistry analyzers
Splints
Benchtop centrifuges
Oxygen nasal cannulae
Oxygen administration equipment
Ring cutters
Surgical retractors
X ray film processors
Specimen collection containers
Bovine tail restraints
Mechanical intermittent positive pressure ventilators
Wall-mounted oxygen regulators
Infusion sets
X ray intensifying equipment
Hoof trimmers
Surgical calipers
Capture rifles
Automated diluters
Bite gloves
Intravenous IV administration sets
Esophageal intubation detection devices
Gas sterilizers
Personal computers
Magnetic resonance imaging MRI systems
Multi-level wheeled cots
Ultrasonic dental scalers
Evacuated blood collection tubes
Arterial line catheters
Adult non-rebreather oxygen masks
Cattle chutes
Vial access cannulas
Adult stylets
Hemocytometers
One-way valve pocket masks
Handheld refractometers
Pulse oximeters
Saline locks
Squeeze cages
Enteral feeding equipment
Computed tomography CT scanners
External pacers
Tablet computers
Resuscitation devices
Fixed-suction equipment
Esophageal tracheal airway devices
Lead thyroid collars
Lead aprons
Dart guns
Cardboard splints
Veterinary ultrasound equipment
Prophylaxis angles
Mechanical stethoscopes
Sledgehammers
Linear accelerator equipment
Steam autoclaves
Periodontal curettes
Animal electrocardiograph ECG units
Differential blood cell counters
Muzzles
Blood collection syringes
Dental probes
Blood pressure recorders
Manual darkroom developing equipment
Artificial airway holders
Lead gloves
Triage tags
Radiation detecting film badges
Intraosseous kits
Ophthalmic tonometers
Multiple dose syringes
Laptop computers
Veterinary dental x ray equipment
Nebulizers
Electrosurgery units
Electrocardiography EKG units
Blood tubes
Animal capture nets
Telemetry units
Obstetrical OB kits
Notebook computers
Stretchers
Preload syringes
Veterinary anesthesia machines
Venoject needles
Suture scissors
Veterinary patient warming systems
Animal nail trimmers
Protective face shields
Dehorners
Ophthalmoscopes
X ray cassettes
Suture needles
Ultrasonic instrument cleaners
Straight pediatric blades
Interlink syringe cannulas
Balling guns
Adult Magill forceps
Otoscopes
Head halters
Anesthesia syringes
Medical anti-shock trousers MAST
Optical compound microscopes
Child oxygen masks
Nose tongs
Urinary catheters
Desktop computers
Microscope slides
Digital x ray equipment
Aerosol nebulizers
Cardiac monitors
Surgical scalpels
Veterinary vaginal specula
Respiration monitors
Ambulances
Stationary veterinary x ray equipment
Portable cardiac monitors
Glucometers
Semiautomated or automatic external defibrillators AED
Curved pediatric blades
Intravenous IV pressure infusers
Hypodermic syringes
Blood gas analyzers
Tourniquets
Fixed-oxygen equipment
Cricothyrotomy kits
Vacutainer adapters
Hypodermic needles
Limb restraints
Coagulation analyzers
Intravenous IV cannulas
Veterinary emasculators
Laboratory mechanical convection incubators
Ambu bags
Rigid splints
Short arm boards
Ultrasonic blood pressure monitors
Bulb syringes
Electronic animal scales
Digital cameras
Transtracheal jet insufflators
Anti shock garments
Electronic blood cell counters
Osmometers
Nasopharyngeal airways

Microsoft Access
Microsoft PowerPoint
McAllister Software Systems AVImark
FileMaker Pro
Microsoft Word
Animal Intelligence Software Animal Intelligence
Microsoft Office
Web browser software
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Excel
Veterinary practice management software PMS