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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Access
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Microsoft PowerPoint
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