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Career: Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Job Description
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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Observe the behavior and condition of animals, and monitor their clinical symptoms. |
100
|
Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery. |
100
|
Perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces, such as urinalyses and blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems. |
100
|
Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians. |
100
|
Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers. |
100
|
Collect, prepare, and label samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination. |
100
|
Clean kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites, examination rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities to control the spread of disease. |
100
|
Take animals into treatment areas, and assist with physical examinations by performing such duties as obtaining temperature, pulse, and respiration data. |
100
|
Provide veterinarians with the correct equipment and instruments, as needed. |
100
|
Maintain laboratory, research, and treatment records, as well as inventories of pharmaceuticals, equipment, and supplies. |
100
|
Maintain instruments, equipment, and machinery to ensure proper working condition. |
100
|
Provide assistance with animal euthanasia and the disposal of remains. |
99
|
Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted. |
99
|
Take and develop diagnostic radiographs, using x-ray equipment. |
99
|
Prepare animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas. |
97
|
Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and materials. |
97
|
Give enemas and perform catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, and gavages. |
97
|
Provide information and counseling regarding issues such as animal health care, behavior problems, and nutrition. |
97
|
Bathe animals, clip nails or claws, and brush and cut animals' hair. |
93
|
Perform a variety of office, clerical, and accounting duties, such as reception, billing, bookkeeping, or selling products. |
91
|
Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books. |
91
|
Prepare treatment rooms for surgery. |
86
|
Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life saving procedures. |
82
|
Supervise and train veterinary students and other staff members. |
82
|
Monitor medical supplies and place orders when inventory is low. |
79
|
Dress and suture wounds, and apply splints and other protective devices. |
67
|
Perform dental work such as cleaning, polishing, and extracting teeth. |
20
|
Conduct specialized procedures such as animal branding or tattooing, and hoof trimming. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
86
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
86
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
81
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
80
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
79
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
72
|
Processing Information
|
70
|
Getting Information
|
69
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
67
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
67
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
66
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
66
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
63
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
60
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
57
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
56
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
50
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
49
|
Thinking Creatively
|
49
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
46
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
46
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
45
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
44
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
44
|
Interacting With Computers
|
43
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
43
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
41
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
40
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
39
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
38
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
38
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
37
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
36
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
36
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
34
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
32
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
31
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
27
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
22
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
21
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
11
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|