How do they match: Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

  • Animal Health Technician
  • Animal Care Service Worker

  • 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 postoperative 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.

  • Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.
  • Administer medication, immunizations, or blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
  • Educate or advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, or behavior problems.
  • Perform accounting duties, such as bookkeeping, billing customers for services, or maintaining inventories.

  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.
  • Monitor patients to detect health problems.
  • Record vital statistics or other health information.
  • Sell products or services.