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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 Technician (Vet Tech)”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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