How do they match: Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

  • Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

  • Medical Technologist
  • Animal Health Tech
  • Animal Health Technician

  • 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.

  • Discuss medical health of pets with clients, such as post-operative status.
  • Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
  • Maintain instruments, equipment, or machinery to ensure proper working condition.
  • Monitor medical supplies and place orders when inventory is low.
  • Perform dental work, such as cleaning, polishing, or extracting teeth.
  • 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.
  • Provide information or counseling regarding issues such as animal health care, behavior problems, or nutrition.

  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Administer non-intravenous medications.
  • Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.
  • Clean medical equipment or facilities.
  • Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
  • Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
  • Maintain medical facility records.
  • Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
  • Merchandise healthcare products or services.
  • Order medical supplies or equipment.
  • Perform clerical work in medical settings.
  • Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
  • Prepare medications or medical solutions.
  • Prepare patients physically for medical procedures.
  • Process medical billing information.
  • Process x-rays or other medical images.
  • Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
  • Sterilize medical equipment or instruments.
  • Train medical providers.
  • Treat medical emergencies.