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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”.

Also Known As…

Tasks for “Veterinary Nurse”

Take and develop diagnostic radiographs, using x-ray equipment.
Perform dental work, such as cleaning, polishing, or extracting teeth.
Schedule appointments and procedures for animals.
Bathe animals, clip nails or claws, and brush or cut animals' hair.
Maintain instruments, equipment, or machinery to ensure proper working condition.
Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
Discuss medical health of pets with clients, such as post-operative status.
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.
Monitor medical supplies and place orders when inventory is low.
Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.
Take animals into treatment areas and assist with physical examinations by performing such duties as obtaining temperature, pulse, and respiration data.
Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
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.
Restrain animals during exams or procedures.
Conduct specialized procedures, such as animal branding or tattooing or hoof trimming.
Give enemas and perform catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, or gavages.
Prepare treatment rooms for surgery.
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 information or counseling regarding issues such as animal health care, behavior problems, or nutrition.
Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, or materials.
Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
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.
Supervise or train veterinary students or other staff members.
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.
Prepare animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas.
Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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