Examines pets and other animals for signs of illness or injury, provides routine care, and administers medication, under the supervision of the veterinarian.

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General Accountabilities

Holds or restrains animals during veterinary procedures.
Cleans and maintains kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
Fills medication prescriptions.
Assists veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
Monitors animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
Cleans, maintains, and sterilizes instruments or equipment.
Examines animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
Educates or advises clients on animal health care, nutrition, or behavior problems.
Administers medication, immunizations, or blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
Collects laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces for testing.
Provides emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
Performs routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests, such as taking or developing x-rays.
Exercises animals or provides them with companionship.
Performs office reception duties, such as scheduling appointments or helping customers.
Performs hygiene-related duties, such as clipping animals' claws or cleaning and polishing teeth.
*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

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<ul><li>Holds or restrains animals during veterinary procedures.</li><li>Cleans and maintains kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.</li><li>Fills medication prescriptions.</li><li>Assists veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.</li><li>Monitors animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.</li><li>Cleans, maintains, and sterilizes instruments or equipment.</li><li>Examines animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.</li><li>Educates or advises clients on animal health care, nutrition, or behavior problems.</li><li>Administers medication, immunizations, or blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.</li><li>Collects laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces for testing.</li><li>Provides emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.</li><li>Performs routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests, such as taking or developing x-rays.</li><li>Exercises animals or provides them with companionship.</li><li>Performs office reception duties, such as scheduling appointments or helping customers.</li><li>Performs hygiene-related duties, such as clipping animals' claws or cleaning and polishing teeth.</li><li>*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.</li></ul> Rich Text AreaToolbar

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Job Qualifications

Education: Associate's degree
Experience: 1-2 years of experience as a veterinary technician

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Skills

Critical thinking
Service orientation
Social perceptiveness
Complex problem solving
Judgment and decision making
Monitoring

Are there any special skills or knowledge required for the job?

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