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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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