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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 “Surgery Technician (Surgery Tech)”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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Intravenous IV pumps
Straight adult blades
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Infant oxygen masks
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Tourniquets
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X ray film processors
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Ambulances
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Animal capture nets
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Blood gas analyzers
Sledgehammers
Lead aprons
Bovine tail restraints
Ultrasonic blood pressure monitors
Vacutainer adapters
Ambu bags
Fixed-oxygen equipment
Nose tongs
Animal electrocardiograph ECG units
Laryngoscopes
Semiautomated or automatic external defibrillators AED
Curved adult blades
Laboratory scales
Veterinary immersion hydrotherapy equipment
Stretchers
Limb restraints
Battery-powered portable suction units
Gas sterilizers
Adult non-rebreather oxygen masks
Enema equipment
Laboratory mechanical convection incubators
Surgical scalpels
Intraosseous kits
Dental probes
Microhematocrit centrifuges
Arterial line catheters

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