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Job Description
Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine post-operative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 31-9096.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 26,810.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 12.00
- Currently, there are 79,990 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers”.
Also Known As…
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
- Veterinary Technician Assistant (Vet Tech Assistant)
- Veterinary Assistant (Vet Assistant)
- Veterinarian Assistant
- Technician Assistant
- Small Animal Caretaker
- Research Animal Attendant
- Emergency Veterinary Assistant
- Avian Keeper
- Animal Caregiver
- Animal Care Provider
- Veterinary Attendant
- Laboratory Animal Caretaker
- Animal Health Technician
- Animal Care Taker
- Animal Care Service Worker
Tasks for “Veterinarian Helper”
- Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals or disposal of corpses.
- Fill medication prescriptions.
- Dust, spray, or bathe animals to control insect pests.
- Groom, trim, or clip animals' coats.
- Exercise animals or provide them with companionship.
- Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.
- Perform routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests, such as taking or developing x-rays.
- Educate or advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, or behavior problems.
- Collect laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces for testing.
- Prepare feed for animals according to specific instructions, such as diet lists or schedules.
- Write reports, maintain research information, or perform clerical duties.
- Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments or equipment.
- Perform accounting duties, such as bookkeeping, billing customers for services, or maintaining inventories.
- Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
- Sell pet food or supplies to customers.
- Record information relating to animal genealogy, feeding schedules, appearance, behavior, or breeding.
- Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.
- Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
- Perform hygiene-related duties, such as clipping animals' claws or cleaning and polishing teeth.
- Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
- Perform office reception duties, such as scheduling appointments or helping customers.
- Administer medication, immunizations, or blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Prepare surgical equipment and pass instruments or materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.
- Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
- Prepare examination or treatment rooms by stocking them with appropriate supplies.
- Monitor animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
- Perform enemas, catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, or gavages.
Related Technology & Tools
- Animal razors
- Veterinary blood pressure cuffs
- Optical compound microscopes
- Laptop computers
- Electronic animal scales
- Animal restraints
- Glass beakers
- Laboratory forceps
- Retriever PACS
- Stationary veterinary x ray equipment
- Digital cameras
- Evacuated blood collection tubes
- Personal computers
- Benchtop centrifuges
- Injection syringes
- Veterinary immersion hydrotherapy equipment
- Microhematocrit centrifuges
- X ray film processors
- Veterinary anesthesia machines
- Microchip readers
- Balling guns
- Label printers
- Bandage scissors
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Digital veterinary x ray equipment
- Hematology analyzers
- Specimen collection containers
- Microscope slides
- Urinometers
- Veterinary vaccination syringes
- X ray cassettes
- Mechanical stethoscopes
- Handheld refractometers
- Blood collection syringes
- Pill counters
- Suture scissors
- Animal nail clippers
- Desktop computers
- Intravenous IV administration sets
- Muzzles
- General purpose laboratory test tubes
- Electric animal clippers
- Steam autoclaves
- Commercial dryers
- Tourniquets
- Lead aprons
- Urine analysis equipment
- Digital veterinary thermometers
- Lead gloves
- Commercial washing machines
- Chemical sterilizers
- Bite gloves
- McAllister Software Systems AVImark
- Microsoft Word
- Practice management software PMS
- Scheduling software
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Access
- Labeling software
- Microsoft Excel
- IDEXX Laboratories IDEXX Cornerstone