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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 “Veterinary Laboratory Technician (Veterinary Lab Tech)”

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

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Ambulances
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Enema equipment
Electric animal clippers
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Hoof picks
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Aerosol nebulizers
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Notebook computers
Muzzles
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Digital x ray equipment
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Animal capture nets
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Veterinary dental x ray equipment
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Steam autoclaves
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Adult Magill forceps
Digital cameras
Magnetic resonance imaging MRI systems
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Dental explorers
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Radiation detecting film badges
Bovine tail restraints
Esophageal intubation detection devices
Dehorners
Infant oxygen masks
X ray film processors
Linear accelerator equipment
X ray cassettes
Tablet computers
Intravenous IV pressure infusers
Animal nail trimmers
Computed tomography CT scanners
Lead aprons
X ray intensifying equipment
Adult stylets
Laboratory mechanical convection incubators
External pacers
Coagulation analyzers
Oxygen administration equipment
Straight adult blades
Limb restraints

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