How do they match: Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

  • Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

  • Animal Health Technician
  • Certified Veterinary Assistant
  • Emergency Veterinary Technician
  • Emergency Veterinary Assistant
  • Inpatient Technician Assistant
  • Kennel Technician
  • Kennel Assistant
  • Kennel Vet Assistant
  • Kennel Veterinary Assistant
  • Market Assistant
  • Vet Assistant
  • Vet Kennel Assistant
  • Vet Tech Assistant
  • Veterinarian Technician
  • Veterinarian Assistant
  • Veterinary Technician
  • Veterinary Technician Assistant
  • Veterinary Assistant
  • Veterinary Kennel 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.
  • Educate or advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, or behavior problems.
  • Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals or disposal of corpses.
  • Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.

  • Assist patients with daily activities.
  • Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures.
  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment.
  • Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.
  • Monitor patients to detect health problems.
  • Record vital statistics or other health information.