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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)”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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