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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)”

Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life saving procedures.
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.
Perform dental work, such as cleaning, polishing, or extracting teeth.
Schedule appointments and procedures for animals.
Monitor medical supplies and place orders when inventory is low.
Provide information or counseling regarding issues such as animal health care, behavior problems, or nutrition.
Prepare animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas.
Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.
Take and develop diagnostic radiographs, using x-ray equipment.
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.
Provide assistance with animal euthanasia and the disposal of remains.
Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
Supervise or train veterinary students or other staff members.
Maintain laboratory, research, or treatment records, as well as inventories of pharmaceuticals, equipment, or supplies.
Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians.
Restrain animals during exams or procedures.
Observe the behavior and condition of animals and monitor their clinical symptoms.
Maintain instruments, equipment, or machinery to ensure proper working condition.
Conduct specialized procedures, such as animal branding or tattooing or hoof trimming.
Bathe animals, clip nails or claws, and brush or cut animals' hair.
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.
Discuss medical health of pets with clients, such as post-operative status.
Collect, prepare, and label samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.
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.
Provide veterinarians with the correct equipment or instruments, as needed.
Perform a variety of office, clerical, or accounting duties, such as reception, billing, bookkeeping, or selling products.
Prepare treatment rooms for surgery.
Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, or materials.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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