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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)”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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