Veterinary Assistants & Laboratory Animal Caretakers
Also called: Veterinary Assistant (Vet Assistant), Veterinary Technician (Vet Tech), Veterinary Assistant (VA), Kennel Technician
In the military:
see titles from the Army.
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Monitor animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
- Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
- Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.
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See more details at O*NET OnLine about veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers.