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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”

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

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Ambulances
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Desktop computers
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Mechanical intermittent positive pressure ventilators
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Hoof picks
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Dental probes
Coagulation analyzers
Intravenous IV pumps
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Anti shock garments
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Stair chairs
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Cricothyrotomy kits
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Wall-mounted oxygen regulators
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Head immobilization devices
Benchtop centrifuges
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Dental handpieces
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Laboratory scales
Epi-pens
Scalp vein needles
Hypodermic syringes
Venoject needles
Notebook computers
Bite gloves
Linear accelerator equipment
Hoof trimmers
Telemetry units
Vial access cannulas
Fixed-suction equipment
Capture rifles
Laryngoscopes
Intravenous IV administration sets
Stationary veterinary x ray equipment
Prophylaxis angles
Surgical scalpels
Nebulizers
Arterial line catheters
Electronic animal scales
Rigid splints
Muzzles
Personal computers
Aerosol nebulizers
Enema equipment
Esophageal tracheal airway devices
Automated diluters
Animal catching poles
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Cardiac monitors
Medical anti-shock trousers MAST
Hypodermic needles
Dart guns
Intraosseous kits
Suture needles
Microscope slides
Veterinary anesthesia machines
Adult stylets
Pulse oximeters
Lead thyroid collars
Squeeze cages
Dental explorers
Enteral feeding equipment
Electrosurgery units
Electronic blood cell counters
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Veterinary vaginal specula
Microhematocrit centrifuges
Adult Magill forceps
Ring cutters
Veterinary emasculators
Digital x ray equipment
Oxygen administration equipment
Intravenous IV cannulas
Veterinary patient warming systems
Radiation detecting film badges
Straight adult blades
Cardboard splints
Ophthalmoscopes
Interlink syringe cannulas
Triage tags
X ray cassettes
Saline locks
Steam autoclaves
Tablet computers
Suture scissors
Endotracheal ET tubes
Infant oxygen masks
Semiautomated or automatic external defibrillators AED
Preload syringes
Limb restraints
Blood collection syringes
Veterinary immersion hydrotherapy equipment
Blood tubes
X ray patient positioning equipment
Ultrasonic instrument cleaners
Bovine tail restraints
Humidification equipment
Short arm boards
Ambu bags
Protective face shields
Airway suction units
Anesthesia syringes
Cattle chutes
Digital veterinary thermometers
X ray film processors
Obstetrical OB kits
Ophthalmic tonometers
Veterinary oral specula
Adult non-rebreather oxygen masks
Electrocardiography EKG units
Veterinary dental x ray equipment
Blood gas analyzers
Child oxygen masks
Vacutainer adapters
Urinary catheters
Mechanical stethoscopes
Curved adult blades
Evacuated blood collection tubes
Portable cardiac monitors
Laboratory mechanical convection incubators
Fixed-oxygen equipment
Portable oxygen equipment
Electric animal clippers
Intravenous IV pressure infusers
Surgical calipers
Long arm boards

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