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Career: Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
Job Description
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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures. |
99
|
Monitor animals' recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms. |
98
|
Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries. |
98
|
Prepare examination or treatment rooms by stocking them with appropriate supplies. |
97
|
Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination and operating rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities to control the spread of disease. |
97
|
Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments and equipment. |
97
|
Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals and disposal of corpses. |
97
|
Prepare feed for animals according to specific instructions such as diet lists and schedules. |
95
|
Perform routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests such as taking and developing x-rays. |
93
|
Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals. |
92
|
Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury. |
92
|
Fill medication prescriptions. |
92
|
Collect laboratory specimens such as blood, urine, and feces for testing. |
91
|
Perform hygiene-related duties such as clipping animals' claws, and cleaning and polishing teeth. |
91
|
Exercise animals, and provide them with companionship. |
88
|
Prepare surgical equipment, and pass instruments and materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures. |
87
|
Record information relating to animal genealogy, feeding schedules, appearance, behavior, and breeding. |
87
|
Educate and advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, and behavior problems. |
87
|
Dust, spray, or bathe animals to control insect pests. |
85
|
Administer medication, immunizations, and blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians. |
79
|
Perform office reception duties such as scheduling appointments and helping customers. |
78
|
Sell pet food and supplies to customers. |
77
|
Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals. |
77
|
Perform enemas, catheterization, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, and gavages. |
67
|
Groom, trim, or clip animals' coats. |
50
|
Write reports, maintain research information, and perform clerical duties. |
37
|
Perform accounting duties, including bookkeeping, billing customers for services, and maintaining inventories. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
67
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
64
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
61
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
57
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
56
|
Getting Information
|
55
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
54
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
53
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
53
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
53
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
49
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
48
|
Processing Information
|
47
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
44
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
44
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
41
|
Interacting With Computers
|
39
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
36
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
36
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
35
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
35
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
35
|
Thinking Creatively
|
34
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
34
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
33
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
32
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
31
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
31
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
30
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
29
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
29
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
28
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
28
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
27
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
26
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
25
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
24
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
24
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
18
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
8
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
6
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|