Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Take animals into treatment areas and assist with physical examinations by performing such duties as obtaining temperature, pulse, or respiration data.
2. 02Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.
3. 03Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
4. 04Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
5. 05Restrain animals during exams or procedures.
6. 06Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life saving procedures.
7. 07Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
8. 08Provide veterinarians with the correct equipment or instruments, as needed.
9. 09Perform dental work, such as cleaning, polishing, or extracting teeth.
10. 10Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians.
11. 11Give enemas and perform catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, or gavages.
12. 12Prepare treatment rooms for surgery.

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