Veterinary Technologist
- Passionate about animal health? Help diagnose and treat animal diseases.
- Play a vital role in veterinary care by preparing vaccines and conducting tests.
- Unique chance to assist in surgeries and monitor animal recovery.
💰 Earn $46K-$61K
📚 Associate Degree
Overview
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.Scoop
Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
- Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
- Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.
- 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.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Working with my hands
- Thinking and problem solving
You are skilled in 💫
- Service Orientation
- Social Perceptiveness
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Job security
- Personal relationships
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Veterinary Technologist
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