How do they match: Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

  • Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

  • Animal Care Tech
  • Animal Care Technician
  • Animal Health Tech
  • Animal Health Technician
  • Animal Tech
  • Animal Technician
  • Medical Technologist

  • 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.

  • Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
  • Bathe animals, clip nails or claws, and brush or cut animals' hair.
  • Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
  • Clean kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites, examination rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
  • Conduct specialized procedures, such as animal branding or tattooing or hoof trimming.
  • Discuss medical health of pets with clients, such as post-operative status.
  • Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
  • Monitor medical supplies and place orders when inventory is low.
  • Observe the behavior and condition of animals and monitor their clinical symptoms.
  • 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.
  • Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians.
  • Prepare animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas.
  • Provide assistance with animal euthanasia and the disposal of remains.
  • Provide information or counseling regarding issues such as animal health care, behavior problems, or nutrition.
  • Restrain animals during exams or procedures.
  • Schedule appointments and procedures for animals.
  • Take animals into treatment areas and assist with physical examinations by performing such duties as obtaining temperature, pulse, or respiration data.

  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Administer non-intravenous medications.
  • Care for animals.
  • Clean medical equipment or facilities.
  • Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
  • Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
  • Maintain medical facility records.
  • Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
  • Order medical supplies or equipment.
  • Perform clerical work in medical settings.
  • Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
  • Prepare medications or medical solutions.
  • Prepare patients physically for medical procedures.
  • Process medical billing information.
  • Process x-rays or other medical images.
  • Sterilize medical equipment or instruments.
  • Train medical providers.
  • Treat medical emergencies.