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

Related Technology & Tools

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

Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Animal Intelligence Software Animal Intelligence
Microsoft Access
FileMaker Pro
McAllister Software Systems AVImark
Web browser software
Microsoft Office
Veterinary practice management software PMS