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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 Surgery Technician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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