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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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Microsoft Access
Microsoft Word
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Microsoft Outlook
Web browser software
FileMaker Pro
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
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