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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)”

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

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