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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 “Medical Technologist”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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