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.

• Veterinary Technician

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• Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
• Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life saving procedures.
• Bathe animals, clip nails or claws, and brush and cut animals' hair.
• Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
• Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials.
• Clean kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites, examination rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
• Collect, prepare, and label samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.
• Conduct specialized procedures such as animal branding or tattooing, and hoof trimming.
• Dress and suture wounds, and apply splints and other protective devices.
• Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
• Give enemas and perform catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, and gavages.
• Maintain instruments, equipment, and machinery to ensure proper working condition.
• Maintain laboratory, research, and treatment records, as well as inventories of pharmaceuticals, equipment, and supplies.
• Observe the behavior and condition of animals, and monitor their clinical symptoms.
• Perform a variety of office, clerical, and accounting duties, such as reception, billing, bookkeeping, or selling products.
• Perform dental work such as cleaning, polishing, and extracting teeth.
• Perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces, such as urinalyses and blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Prepare animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas.
• Prepare treatment rooms for surgery.
• Provide assistance with animal euthanasia and the disposal of remains.
• Provide information and counseling regarding issues such as animal health care, behavior problems, and nutrition.
• Provide veterinarians with the correct equipment and instruments, as needed.
• Take and develop diagnostic radiographs, using x-ray equipment.
• Take animals into treatment areas, and assist with physical examinations by performing such duties as obtaining temperature, pulse, and respiration data.

• administer injections
• administer medications or treatments
• analyze medical data
• apply appropriate physical restraint
• collect clinical data
• collect specimens from patients
• communicate technical information
• draw blood
• follow clinical radiation safety procedures
• follow dental or medical office procedures
• follow dental or medical x-ray procedures
• follow infectious materials procedures
• follow patient observation procedures
• identify animal species
• identify body response variations
• inventory medical supplies or instruments
• maintain dental or medical records
• make presentations on health or medical issues
• observe patient condition
• position patient for therapy
• prepare medical treatment room
• prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments
• prepare supplies or equipment for surgery
• record medical history or data
• set up patient care equipment
• take vital signs
• understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
• use animal disease control techniques
• use clinical sterilizing technique
• use darkroom procedures in radiology or medical or dental lab setting
• use emergency medical procedures
• use first aid procedures
• use hazardous materials information
• use interpersonal communication techniques
• use knowledge of medical terminology
• use quality assurance techniques
• use sanitation practices in health care settings
• weigh patients