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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

ID

work_healthcare_support/veterinary_assistants_and_laboratory_animal_caretakers

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Children

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Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.

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Monitor animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.

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Fill medication prescriptions.

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Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.

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Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.

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Perform routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests, such as taking or developing x-rays.

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Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.

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Administer medication, immunizations, or blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.

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Collect laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces, for testing.

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Perform office reception duties, such as scheduling appointments or helping customers.

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Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments or equipment.

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Record information relating to animal genealogy, feeding schedules, appearance, behavior, or breeding.

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Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.

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Prepare surgical equipment and pass instruments or materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.

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Educate or advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, or behavior problems.

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Prepare examination or treatment rooms by stocking them with appropriate supplies.

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Prepare feed for animals according to specific instructions, such as diet lists or schedules.

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Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals or disposal of corpses.

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Write reports, maintain research information, or perform clerical duties.

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Perform hygiene-related duties, such as clipping animals' claws or cleaning and polishing teeth.

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Perform enemas, catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, or gavages.

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Perform accounting duties, such as bookkeeping, billing customers for services, or maintaining inventories.

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Exercise animals or provide them with companionship.

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Place orders to restock inventory of hospital or laboratory supplies.

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Sell pet food or supplies to customers.

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Dust, spray, or bathe animals to control insect pests.

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Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.

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Groom, trim, or clip animals' coats.