How do they match: Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

  • Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

  • Animal Health Technician
  • Animal Care Service Worker
  • Kennel Worker

  • 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.

  • Administer medication, immunizations, or blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
  • Educate or advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, or behavior problems.
  • Fill medication prescriptions.

  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures.
  • Clean medical equipment.
  • Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.
  • Give medications or immunizations.
  • Inventory medical supplies or equipment.
  • Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
  • Monitor patients to detect health problems.
  • Order medical supplies or equipment.
  • Perform clerical work in medical settings.
  • Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.
  • Prepare medical reports or documents.
  • Process medical billing information.
  • Record vital statistics or other health information.
  • Stock medical or patient care supplies.
  • Teach medical procedures or medical equipment use to patients.