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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

SOC 29-2056.00

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.

Zone 3 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.8

Critical Thinking

3.8

Reading Comprehension

3.5

Speaking

3.5

Monitoring

3.4

Judgment and Decision Making

3.2

Writing

3.1

Active Learning

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.2

English Language

4.1

Biology

3.8

Mathematics

3.7

Medicine and Dentistry

3.6

Clerical

3.4

Computers and Electronics

3.0

Education and Training

3.0

Key Tasks

1Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.

2Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.

3Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.

4Restrain animals during exams or procedures.

5Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life saving procedures.

Also Known As

Animal Health Technician Animal Technician Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) Clinical Laboratory Scientist Clinical Researcher Emergency Veterinary Technician Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) Medical Technologist Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)