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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)”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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