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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

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Tasks for “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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