Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
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.
19 alternate job titles:
Animal Care Technician (Animal Care Tech)
Animal Health Technician (Animal Health Tech)
Animal Technician (Animal Tech)
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
Emergency Veterinary Technician (Emergency Vet Tech)
Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician (Internal Medicine Vet Tech)
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Swine Technician (Swine Tech)
Veterinarian Lab Technician (Veterinary Lab Tech)
Veterinarian Technician (Vet Tech)
Veterinary Assistant (Vet Assistant)
Veterinary Laboratory Technician (Vet Lab Tech)
Veterinary Nurse (Vet Nurse)
Veterinary Surgery Technician (Vet Surgery Tech)
Veterinary Surgery Technologist (Vet Surgery Technologist)
Veterinary Technician (Vet Tech)
Veterinary Technologist
Veterinary X-Ray Operator
Salary Information
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians: $45,980 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities. | Maintenance |
| Monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments. | Maintenance |
| Maintain medical facility records. | Maintenance |
| Maintain medical equipment or instruments. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment. | Maintenance |
| Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain. | General |
| Prepare medications or medical solutions. | General |
| Administer non-intravenous medications. | General |
| Immunize patients. | General |
| Test biological specimens to gather information about patient conditions. | General |
| Treat medical emergencies. | General |
| Collect biological specimens from patients. | General |
| Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis. | General |
| Sterilize medical equipment or instruments. | General |
| Clean medical equipment or facilities. | General |
| Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments. | General |
| Prepare patients physically for medical procedures. | General |
| Process x-rays or other medical images. | General |
| Operate diagnostic imaging equipment. | General |
| Administer basic health care or medical treatments. | General |
| Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use. | General |
| Treat dental problems or diseases. | General |
| Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers. | General |
| Apply bandages, dressings, or splints. | General |
| Merchandise healthcare products or services. | General |
| Perform clerical work in medical settings. | General |
| Process medical billing information. | General |
| Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities. | General |
| Care for animals. | General |
| Train medical providers. | General |
| Order medical supplies or equipment. | General |
| Position patients for treatment or examination. | General |
| Schedule patient procedures or appointments. | General |
| Supervise patient care personnel. | Management |
| Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members. | Communication |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| FileMaker Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
| Practice management software PMS | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Animal Intelligence Software Animal Intelligence | Medical software |
| McAllister Software Systems AVImark | Medical software |
| Veterinary practice management software PMS | Medical software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician | American Association for Laboratory Animal Science | Not Available |
| Certified Equine Dental Technician | International Association of Equine Dentistry | Not Available |
| Certified Farrier | American Farrier's Association | Not Available |
| Certified Journeyman Farrier | American Farrier's Association | Not Available |
| Certified Journeyman Farrier - Educators Endorsement | American Farrier's Association | Not Available |
| Certified Journeyman Farriers - Forging Endorsement | American Farrier's Association | Not Available |
| Certified Journeyman Farriers - Therapeutic Endorsement | American Farrier's Association | Not Available |
| Certified Tradesman Farrier | American Farrier's Association | Not Available |
| Certified Veterinary Practice Manager | Veterinary Hospital Managers Association, Inc. | Not Available |
| Laboratory Animal Technician | American Association for Laboratory Animal Science | Not Available |
| Laboratory Animal Technologist | American Association for Laboratory Animal Science | Not Available |
| Veterinary Anatomical Pathology Phase II | American College of Veterinary Pathologists | Not Available |
| Veterinary Internal Medicine Technician - Cardiology | Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians | Not Available |
| Veterinary Internal Medicine Technician - Large Animal Internal Medicine | Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians | Not Available |
| Veterinary Internal Medicine Technician - Neurology | Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians | Not Available |
| Veterinary Internal Medicine Technician - Oncology | Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians | Not Available |
| Veterinary Internal Medicine Technician - Small Animal Internal Medicine | Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians | Not Available |
| Veterinary Technician National Exam | American Association of Veterinary State Boards | Not Available |
| Veterinary Technician Specialist in Nutrition | Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians | Not Available |
| Veterinary Technician Specialist- Nutrition | Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians | Not Available |
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