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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 Technician (Vet Tech)”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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Microsoft Outlook
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