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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 “Emergency Veterinary Technician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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Differential blood cell counters
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Manual darkroom developing equipment
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Blood pressure recorders
Blood gas analyzers
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Optical compound microscopes
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Curved pediatric blades
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Laptop computers
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Linear accelerator equipment
Pulse oximeters
Medical anti-shock trousers MAST
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Anti shock garments
Electric animal clippers
Digital cameras
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Animal catching poles
Ultrasonic blood pressure monitors
Dental handpieces
Tourniquets
Muzzles
Hoof trimmers
Interlink syringe cannulas
Resuscitation devices
Artificial airway holders
Limb restraints
External pacers
Digital veterinary thermometers
Epi-pens
Humidification equipment
Microhematocrit centrifuges
Ambu bags
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Vacutainer adapters
Suture scissors
Oxygen nasal cannulae
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Dart guns
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Personal computers
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Rigid splints
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Vacuum autoclaves
Cardiac monitors
Head halters
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Notebook computers
Head immobilization devices
Obstetrical OB kits
Scalp vein needles
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Long arm boards
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Otoscopes
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X ray intensifying equipment
Ambulances
Suture needles
Microscope slides
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Telemetry units
One-way valve pocket masks
Hypodermic needles
Ophthalmic tonometers
Radiation detecting film badges
Mechanical stethoscopes
Urinary catheters
Evacuated blood collection tubes
Stationary veterinary x ray equipment
Semiautomated or automatic external defibrillators AED
Cardboard splints
Intraosseous kits
Animal nail trimmers
X ray film processors
Veterinary ultrasound equipment
Gas sterilizers
Surgical scalpels
Esophageal intubation detection devices
Electrocardiography EKG units
Ring cutters
Veterinary dental x ray equipment
Animal capture nets
Electronic animal scales
Electronic blood cell counters
Animal electrocardiograph ECG units
Esophageal tracheal airway devices
Intravenous IV pressure infusers
Laryngoscopes
Hemocytometers
Nose tongs
Surgical calipers
Veterinary anesthesia machines
Multiple dose syringes
Venoject needles
Ultrasonic dental scalers
Cricothyrotomy kits
Blood tubes
Ultrasonic instrument cleaners
Balling guns
Coagulation analyzers
Digital x ray equipment
Dental probes
Child oxygen masks
Portable veterinary x ray equipment
Curved adult blades
Veterinary emasculators
Straight pediatric blades
Veterinary vaginal specula
Infusion sets
Battery-powered portable suction units
Airway suction units
Intravenous IV pumps
Wall-mounted oxygen regulators
Desktop computers
Triage tags
Laboratory scales

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