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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”.

Also Known As…

Tasks for “Veterinary Nurse”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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