How do they match: Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

  • Monitor animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
  • Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.
  • Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.

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