How do they match: Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

  • Animal Health Technician
  • Emergency Veterinary Technician
  • Inpatient Technician Assistant
  • Kennel Technician
  • Veterinarian Technician
  • Veterinary Technician
  • Veterinary Technician Assistant

  • 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.

  • Monitor animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
  • Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.

  • Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
  • Monitor patients to detect health problems.