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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 31-9096.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

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 postoperative 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.

What this job is about

Assist veterinarians in providing care for 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. 1

    Prepare examination rooms

    Stock examination or treatment rooms with appropriate supplies.

  2. 2

    Hold animals during procedures

    Restrain animals to ensure their safety during veterinary procedures.

  3. 3

    Monitor recovery after surgery

    Observe animals recovering from surgery and report any unusual symptoms to veterinarians.

  4. 4

    Administer medications

    Provide medications or immunizations to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.

  5. 5

    Clean and maintain facilities

    Ensure cleanliness of kennels and examination areas to prevent disease spread.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers — SAL