How do they match: Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

  • Animal Health Technician
  • Animal Care Service Worker
  • Kennel 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.

  • Educate or advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, or behavior problems.
  • Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.

  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment.
  • Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.
  • Monitor patients to detect health problems.
  • Perform clerical work in medical settings.
  • Record vital statistics or other health information.