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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.

Currently Employed: 51

Yearly Projected Openings: 0

Typical Hourly Wage: $13.41 - $20.66

Typical Annual Salary: $27,900 - $43,000

• Observe the behavior and condition of animals and monitor their clinical symptoms.
• Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.
• Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
• Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
• Perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, or feces, such as urinalyses or blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
• Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life saving procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
• Collect, prepare, and label samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.
• Take and develop diagnostic radiographs, using x-ray equipment.

• Animal catching devices
• Animal husbandry equipment
• Emergency medical services suction units or accessories
• Laryngoscopes or accessories
• Medical syringes with needles

• Data base user interface and query software
• Medical software
• Office suite software
• Spreadsheet software
• Word processing software