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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 “Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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