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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)”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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Microsoft Office
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FileMaker Pro
Microsoft Word
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