How do they match: Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

  • 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.

  • Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians.
  • Prepare animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas.
  • Prepare treatment rooms for surgery.
  • Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, or materials.
  • Collect, prepare, and label samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.
  • Discuss medical health of pets with clients, such as post-operative status.
  • Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
  • Maintain instruments, equipment, or machinery to ensure proper working condition.
  • Maintain laboratory, research, or treatment records, as well as inventories of pharmaceuticals, equipment, or supplies.
  • Monitor medical supplies and place orders when inventory is low.
  • Provide veterinarians with the correct equipment or instruments, as needed.
  • Take and develop diagnostic radiographs, using x-ray equipment.

  • Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
  • Prepare medications or medical solutions.
  • Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Prepare patients physically for medical procedures.
  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Administer non-intravenous medications.
  • 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.
  • Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
  • Order medical supplies or equipment.
  • Perform clerical work in medical settings.
  • Process medical billing information.
  • Process x-rays or other medical images.
  • Sterilize medical equipment or instruments.
  • Train medical providers.
  • Treat medical emergencies.