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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 “Medical Technologist”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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