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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)”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

Microsoft Access
Animal Intelligence Software Animal Intelligence
Microsoft Outlook
Web browser software
Microsoft Office
Microsoft PowerPoint
FileMaker Pro
Microsoft Word
McAllister Software Systems AVImark
Microsoft Excel
Veterinary practice management software PMS