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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 “Emergency Veterinary Technician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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Microsoft Access
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Microsoft Office
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