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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 Laboratory Technician (Veterinary Lab Tech)”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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