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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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