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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 “Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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