How do they match: Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

  • Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

  • Animal Care Provider
  • Animal Care Service Worker
  • Animal Caregiver
  • Animal Caretaker
  • Animal Health Technician
  • Emergency Veterinary Technician
  • Inpatient Technician Assistant
  • Kennel Technician
  • Laboratory Animal Caretaker
  • Small Animal Caretaker
  • 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.

  • Educate or advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, or behavior problems.

  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment.
  • Assist patients with daily activities.
  • Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms.
  • Collect biological specimens from patients.
  • Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.
  • Feed patients.
  • Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety.
  • Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
  • Monitor patients to detect health problems.
  • Prepare patient treatment areas for use.
  • Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
  • Stock medical or patient care supplies.
  • Teach medical procedures or medical equipment use to patients.