Veterinary Technicians
Job Growth
veterinary technicians growth is much faster then all occupations.
Skills Required
Compassion Detail Oriented Interpersonal skills Manual Dexterity
Needed eductions
Associate’s degree
Job Responsabilities
- Observe the behavior and condition of animals.
- Provide nursing care or emergency first aid to recovering or injured animals.
- Administer anesthesia to animals and monitor their responses.
- Collect laboratory samples, such as blood, urine, or tissue, for testing.
- Perform laboratory tests, such as urinalyses and blood counts.
- Take and develop x rays.
- Prepare animals and instruments for surgery.
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian.
- Collect and record patients’ case histories.
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