U.S. Dept. of Labor code 29-2056.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

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.

What this job is about

Assist veterinarians in providing medical care to animals.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Prepare animals for examination
Restrain animals during exams or procedures to ensure safety.
2
Administer medications and treatments
Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, or treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
3
Monitor animal recovery
Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
4
Perform laboratory tests
Conduct laboratory tests on samples to assist in diagnosing animal health problems.
5
Maintain medical records
Maintain laboratory, research, or treatment records, including inventories of pharmaceuticals.

Tools used in this work

Microsoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.