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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 X-Ray Operator”

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

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Tablet computers
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Arterial line catheters
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Fixed-suction equipment
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Respiration monitors
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Fixed-oxygen equipment
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Microhematocrit centrifuges
Enema equipment
Aerosol nebulizers
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Oxygen administration equipment
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Wall-mounted oxygen regulators
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Electrosurgery units
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Ambu bags
Obstetrical OB kits
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X ray intensifying equipment
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Medical anti-shock trousers MAST
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Personal computers
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Head immobilization devices
Animal capture nets
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Infant oxygen masks
Epi-pens
Resuscitation devices
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Rigid splints
External pacers
Surgical scalpels
Artificial airway holders
Electric animal clippers
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Glucometers
Periodontal curettes
Portable oxygen equipment
Blood collection syringes
Veterinary immersion hydrotherapy equipment
Stretchers
Hoof trimmers
Handheld refractometers
Ring cutters
Sledgehammers
X ray film processors
Suture scissors
Veterinary vaginal specula
X ray cassettes
Battery-powered portable suction units
Splints
Intravenous IV pumps
Lead gloves
Bovine tail restraints
Tourniquets
Dental explorers

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FileMaker Pro
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
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