How do they match: Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

  • Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

  • Laboratory Animal Caretaker
  • Veterinarian Assistant
  • Veterinarian Helper
  • Veterinarian Technician
  • Veterinary Assistant
  • Veterinary Attendant
  • Veterinary Hospital Manager
  • Veterinary Kennel Assistant
  • Veterinary Receptionist
  • Veterinary Technician
  • Veterinary Technician Assistant
  • Animal Caretaker
  • Animal Care Provider
  • Animal Care Service Worker
  • Animal Caregiver
  • Animal Health Technician
  • Certified Veterinary Assistant
  • Emergency Veterinary Assistant
  • Emergency Veterinary Technician
  • Inpatient Technician Assistant
  • Kennel Veterinary Assistant
  • Kennel Assistant
  • Kennel Vet Assistant
  • Market Assistant
  • Research Animal Attendant
  • Small Animal Caretaker
  • Vet Assistant
  • Vet Kennel Assistant
  • Vet Tech 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.

  • Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
  • Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.
  • Administer medication, immunizations, or blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
  • Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
  • Collect laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces, for testing.
  • Dust, spray, or bathe animals to control insect pests.
  • Educate or advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, or behavior problems.
  • Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
  • Exercise animals or provide them with companionship.
  • Groom, trim, or clip animals' coats.
  • Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.
  • Monitor animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
  • Perform hygiene-related duties, such as clipping animals' claws or cleaning and polishing teeth.
  • Perform routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests, such as taking or developing x-rays.
  • Place orders to restock inventory of hospital or laboratory supplies.
  • Prepare feed for animals according to specific instructions, such as diet lists or schedules.
  • Prepare surgical equipment and pass instruments or materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.
  • Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals or disposal of corpses.
  • Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
  • Record information relating to animal genealogy, feeding schedules, appearance, behavior, or breeding.

  • Assist patients with daily activities.
  • Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures.