Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine post-operative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists.
- Veterinary Assistant (Vet Assistant)
- Veterinary Technician (Vet Tech)
- Veterinary Assistant (VA)
- Kennel Technician
- Veterinarian Assistant
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- Kennel Assistant
- Groomer
- Animal Caregiver
- Animal Care Provider
- Kennel Attendant
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- Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.
- Administer medication, immunizations, or blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
- Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
- Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments or equipment.
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- Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.
- Administer medication, immunizations, or blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
- Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
- Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments or equipment.
- Collect laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces for testing.
- Dust, spray, or bathe animals to control insect pests.
- Educate or advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, or behavior problems.
- Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
- Exercise animals or provide them with companionship.
- Fill medication prescriptions.
- Groom, trim, or clip animals' coats.
- Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.
- Monitor animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
- Perform accounting duties, such as bookkeeping, billing customers for services, or maintaining inventories.
- Perform enemas, catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, or gavages.
- Perform hygiene-related duties, such as clipping animals' claws or cleaning and polishing teeth.
- Perform office reception duties, such as scheduling appointments or helping customers.
- Perform routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests, such as taking or developing x-rays.
- Prepare examination or treatment rooms by stocking them with appropriate supplies.
- Prepare feed for animals according to specific instructions, such as diet lists or schedules.
- Prepare surgical equipment and pass instruments or materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.
- Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals or disposal of corpses.
- Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
- Record information relating to animal genealogy, feeding schedules, appearance, behavior, or breeding.
- Sell pet food or supplies to customers.
- Write reports, maintain research information, or perform clerical duties.
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- administer injections
- administer medications or treatments
- apply appropriate physical restraint
- assist in examining or treating dental or medical patients
- build or repair pens, yards, or cages
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- administer injections
- administer medications or treatments
- apply appropriate physical restraint
- assist in examining or treating dental or medical patients
- build or repair pens, yards, or cages
- clean rooms or work areas
- collect specimens from patients
- conduct medical laboratory tests
- draw blood
- examine animals to detect illness, disease, or injury
- feed or water animals
- follow patient care procedures
- groom animals
- monitor timing or metering devices to regulate environmental conditions
- observe patient condition
- position patient for therapy
- prepare medical treatment room
- prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments
- prepare sample for laboratory testing, analysis, or microscopy
- set up patient care equipment
- sterilize or disinfect instruments
- take vital signs
- use clinical sterilizing technique
- use health or sanitation standards
- use herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides or related products
- use knowledge of medical terminology
- use research methodology procedures in health care
- weigh patients
- Animal Care Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
- Veterinary and Laboratory Animal Technician
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- Veterinary/Lab Animal Technician
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