How do they match: Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

  • Vet Assistant
  • Vet Tech Assistant
  • Veterinary Assistant
  • Veterinary Technician Assistant

  • 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.

  • Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
  • Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life saving procedures.
  • Perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, or feces, such as urinalyses or blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
  • Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians.
  • Provide assistance with animal euthanasia and the disposal of remains.
  • Take animals into treatment areas and assist with physical examinations by performing such duties as obtaining temperature, pulse, or respiration data.

  • Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain.
  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Administer non-intravenous medications.
  • Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.
  • Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities.