- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: 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 post-operative 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.
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Problem Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, and Near Vision. Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Social. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Biology, and Medicine and Dentistry and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Monitoring.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Getting Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Performing General Physical Activities
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Processing Information
Assisting and Caring for Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Interacting With Computers
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Controlling Machines and Processes
Analyzing Data or Information
Thinking Creatively
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Training and Teaching Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Selling or Influencing Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Developing and Building Teams
Coaching and Developing Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Staffing Organizational Units
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Abilities
Problem Sensitivity
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Near Vision
Written Comprehension
Speech Recognition
Trunk Strength
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Extent Flexibility
Far Vision
Deductive Reasoning
Speech Clarity
Category Flexibility
Information Ordering
Static Strength
Finger Dexterity
Written Expression
Inductive Reasoning
Multilimb Coordination
Perceptual Speed
Manual Dexterity
Flexibility of Closure
Reaction Time
Hearing Sensitivity
Selective Attention
Control Precision
Visualization
Mathematical Reasoning
Auditory Attention
Gross Body Coordination
Speed of Limb Movement
Fluency of Ideas
Number Facility
Visual Color Discrimination
Stamina
Speed of Closure
Depth Perception
Wrist-Finger Speed
Dynamic Strength
Originality
Memorization
Response Orientation
Time Sharing
Rate Control
Gross Body Equilibrium
Dynamic Flexibility
Interests
Realistic
Social
Investigative
Conventional
Artistic
Enterprising
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Biology
Medicine and Dentistry
Clerical
English Language
Chemistry
Education and Training
Computers and Electronics
Sales and Marketing
Mathematics
Mechanical
Psychology
Personnel and Human Resources
Administration and Management
Public Safety and Security
Communications and Media
Physics
Therapy and Counseling
Law and Government
Engineering and Technology
Transportation
Economics and Accounting
Production and Processing
Food Production
Telecommunications
Sociology and Anthropology
Foreign Language
Wages
Massachusetts
$29,920
District of Columbia
$29,840
Maine
$27,160
Connecticut
$27,010
Alaska
$26,900
Rhode Island
$26,620
Maryland
$26,350
New York
$25,260
New Mexico
$24,400
California
$23,780
Vermont
$23,530
Nebraska
$23,430
Virgin Islands
$23,360
Washington
$23,290
Delaware
$23,200
Pennsylvania
$23,130
Iowa
$23,040
Minnesota
$22,960
Illinois
$22,880
Oregon
$22,830
Indiana
$22,460
South Carolina
$22,440
Montana
$22,350
New Jersey
$22,190
Oklahoma
$22,190
Georgia
$22,050
North Carolina
$22,040
Michigan
$21,790
Wisconsin
$21,780
Virginia
$21,530
New Hampshire
$21,430
North Dakota
$21,400
Texas
$21,300
Hawaii
$21,070
Florida
$20,830
Colorado
$20,760
Nevada
$20,270
Wyoming
$20,260
Kentucky
$20,170
Missouri
$20,040
Louisiana
$19,980
Tennessee
$19,820
Ohio
$19,760
Arkansas
$19,730
Idaho
$19,510
Alabama
$19,480
Kansas
$18,910
Arizona
$18,910
West Virginia
$18,890
South Dakota
$18,800
Mississippi
$18,070
Utah
$18,020
Guam
$17,690
Puerto Rico
$16,140
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Monitoring
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Service Orientation
Speaking
Writing
Social Perceptiveness
Science
Active Learning
Coordination
Mathematics
Instructing
Judgment and Decision Making
Complex Problem Solving
Learning Strategies
Time Management
Operation Monitoring
Negotiation
Operations Analysis
Management of Personnel Resources
Persuasion
Operation and Control
Systems Analysis
Quality Control Analysis
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Troubleshooting
Systems Evaluation
Technology Design
Programming
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Independence
Work Styles
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Integrity
Concern for Others
Self Control
Stress Tolerance
Adaptability/Flexibility
Initiative
Persistence
Social Orientation
Achievement/Effort
Independence
Leadership
Innovation
Analytical Thinking
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Contact With Others
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Standing
Work With Work Group or Team
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Physical Proximity
Exposed to Contaminants
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Walking and Running
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With External Customers
Consequence of Error
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Freedom to Make Decisions
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Coordinate or Lead Others
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Level of Competition
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Degree of Automation
Electronic Mail
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Public Speaking
Outdoors, Under Cover
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Sitting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Work Schedules
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to High Places
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Contaminants
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Time Pressure
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to High Places
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Sitting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Telephone
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Walking and Running
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Public Speaking
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Telephone
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Decision Making
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Time Pressure
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Telephone
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Disease or Infections
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Radiation
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Monitor animals' recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination and operating rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.
Administer medication, immunizations, and blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments and equipment.
Perform routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests such as taking and developing x-rays.
Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.
Prepare surgical equipment, and pass instruments and materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.
Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
Fill medication prescriptions.
Collect laboratory specimens such as blood, urine, and feces for testing.
Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals and disposal of corpses.
Record information relating to animal genealogy, feeding schedules, appearance, behavior, and breeding.
Prepare feed for animals according to specific instructions such as diet lists and schedules.
Educate and advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, and behavior problems.
Prepare examination or treatment rooms by stocking them with appropriate supplies.
Perform enemas, catheterization, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, and gavages.
Perform office reception duties such as scheduling appointments and helping customers.
Perform hygiene-related duties such as clipping animals' claws, and cleaning and polishing teeth.
Exercise animals, and provide them with companionship.
Dust, spray, or bathe animals to control insect pests.
Groom, trim, or clip animals' coats.
Sell pet food and supplies to customers.
- Importance Supplemental-
Write reports, maintain research information, and perform clerical duties.
Perform accounting duties, including bookkeeping, billing customers for services, and maintaining inventories.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.
Monitor animals' recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
Prepare examination or treatment rooms by stocking them with appropriate supplies.
Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination and operating rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals and disposal of corpses.
Prepare feed for animals according to specific instructions such as diet lists and schedules.
Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments and equipment.
Perform routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests such as taking and developing x-rays.
Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
Collect laboratory specimens such as blood, urine, and feces for testing.
Fill medication prescriptions.
Perform hygiene-related duties such as clipping animals' claws, and cleaning and polishing teeth.
Exercise animals, and provide them with companionship.
Prepare surgical equipment, and pass instruments and materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.
Educate and advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, and behavior problems.
Record information relating to animal genealogy, feeding schedules, appearance, behavior, and breeding.
Dust, spray, or bathe animals to control insect pests.
Administer medication, immunizations, and blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
Perform office reception duties such as scheduling appointments and helping customers.
Sell pet food and supplies to customers.
Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.
Perform enemas, catheterization, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, and gavages.
Groom, trim, or clip animals' coats.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Write reports, maintain research information, and perform clerical duties.
Perform accounting duties, including bookkeeping, billing customers for services, and maintaining inventories.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments and equipment.
Educate and advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, and behavior problems.
Administer medication, immunizations, and blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
Collect laboratory specimens such as blood, urine, and feces for testing.
Perform hygiene-related duties such as clipping animals' claws, and cleaning and polishing teeth.
Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
Prepare surgical equipment, and pass instruments and materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.
Prepare examination or treatment rooms by stocking them with appropriate supplies.
Perform office reception duties such as scheduling appointments and helping customers.
Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals and disposal of corpses.
Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.
Fill medication prescriptions.
Prepare feed for animals according to specific instructions such as diet lists and schedules.
Exercise animals, and provide them with companionship.
Record information relating to animal genealogy, feeding schedules, appearance, behavior, and breeding.
Sell pet food and supplies to customers.
Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
Monitor animals' recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination and operating rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
Perform routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests such as taking and developing x-rays.
Perform enemas, catheterization, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, and gavages.
Groom, trim, or clip animals' coats.
Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
Dust, spray, or bathe animals to control insect pests.
Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Write reports, maintain research information, and perform clerical duties.
Perform accounting duties, including bookkeeping, billing customers for services, and maintaining inventories.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.
Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination and operating rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
Record information relating to animal genealogy, feeding schedules, appearance, behavior, and breeding.
Fill medication prescriptions.
Collect laboratory specimens such as blood, urine, and feces for testing.
Perform routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests such as taking and developing x-rays.
Prepare examination or treatment rooms by stocking them with appropriate supplies.
Perform hygiene-related duties such as clipping animals' claws, and cleaning and polishing teeth.
Prepare feed for animals according to specific instructions such as diet lists and schedules.
Perform office reception duties such as scheduling appointments and helping customers.
Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments and equipment.
Perform enemas, catheterization, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, and gavages.
Monitor animals' recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
Exercise animals, and provide them with companionship.
Administer medication, immunizations, and blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals and disposal of corpses.
Educate and advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, and behavior problems.
Groom, trim, or clip animals' coats.
Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.
Dust, spray, or bathe animals to control insect pests.
Prepare surgical equipment, and pass instruments and materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.
Sell pet food and supplies to customers.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Write reports, maintain research information, and perform clerical duties.
Perform accounting duties, including bookkeeping, billing customers for services, and maintaining inventories.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Dust, spray, or bathe animals to control insect pests.
Groom, trim, or clip animals' coats.
Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
Perform enemas, catheterization, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, and gavages.
Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals and disposal of corpses.
Sell pet food and supplies to customers.
Perform office reception duties such as scheduling appointments and helping customers.
Administer medication, immunizations, and blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
Prepare surgical equipment, and pass instruments and materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.
Prepare feed for animals according to specific instructions such as diet lists and schedules.
Educate and advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, and behavior problems.
Collect laboratory specimens such as blood, urine, and feces for testing.
Perform hygiene-related duties such as clipping animals' claws, and cleaning and polishing teeth.
Perform routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests such as taking and developing x-rays.
Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.
Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.
Prepare examination or treatment rooms by stocking them with appropriate supplies.
Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments and equipment.
Fill medication prescriptions.
Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
Monitor animals' recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
Exercise animals, and provide them with companionship.
Record information relating to animal genealogy, feeding schedules, appearance, behavior, and breeding.
Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination and operating rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Perform accounting duties, including bookkeeping, billing customers for services, and maintaining inventories.
Write reports, maintain research information, and perform clerical duties.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals and disposal of corpses.
Perform enemas, catheterization, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, and gavages.
Perform office reception duties such as scheduling appointments and helping customers.
Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.
Prepare surgical equipment, and pass instruments and materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.
Educate and advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, and behavior problems.
Dust, spray, or bathe animals to control insect pests.
Monitor animals' recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
Exercise animals, and provide them with companionship.
Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
Perform routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests such as taking and developing x-rays.
Prepare feed for animals according to specific instructions such as diet lists and schedules.
Administer medication, immunizations, and blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
Groom, trim, or clip animals' coats.
Record information relating to animal genealogy, feeding schedules, appearance, behavior, and breeding.
Sell pet food and supplies to customers.
Perform hygiene-related duties such as clipping animals' claws, and cleaning and polishing teeth.
Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments and equipment.
Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination and operating rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
Collect laboratory specimens such as blood, urine, and feces for testing.
Prepare examination or treatment rooms by stocking them with appropriate supplies.
Fill medication prescriptions.
Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.
Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Perform accounting duties, including bookkeeping, billing customers for services, and maintaining inventories.
Write reports, maintain research information, and perform clerical duties.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Groom, trim, or clip animals' coats.
Dust, spray, or bathe animals to control insect pests.
Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
Sell pet food and supplies to customers.
Exercise animals, and provide them with companionship.
Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.
Perform office reception duties such as scheduling appointments and helping customers.
Perform enemas, catheterization, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, and gavages.
Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
Perform routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests such as taking and developing x-rays.
Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments and equipment.
Prepare surgical equipment, and pass instruments and materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.
Collect laboratory specimens such as blood, urine, and feces for testing.
Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
Administer medication, immunizations, and blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.
Monitor animals' recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals and disposal of corpses.
Perform hygiene-related duties such as clipping animals' claws, and cleaning and polishing teeth.
Record information relating to animal genealogy, feeding schedules, appearance, behavior, and breeding.
Prepare examination or treatment rooms by stocking them with appropriate supplies.
Prepare feed for animals according to specific instructions such as diet lists and schedules.
Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination and operating rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
Educate and advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, and behavior problems.
Fill medication prescriptions.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Perform accounting duties, including bookkeeping, billing customers for services, and maintaining inventories.
Write reports, maintain research information, and perform clerical duties.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Monitor animals' recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
Prepare examination or treatment rooms by stocking them with appropriate supplies.
Fill medication prescriptions.
Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
Exercise animals, and provide them with companionship.
Sell pet food and supplies to customers.
Perform routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests such as taking and developing x-rays.
Prepare feed for animals according to specific instructions such as diet lists and schedules.
Record information relating to animal genealogy, feeding schedules, appearance, behavior, and breeding.
Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination and operating rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
Perform hygiene-related duties such as clipping animals' claws, and cleaning and polishing teeth.
Administer medication, immunizations, and blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments and equipment.
Collect laboratory specimens such as blood, urine, and feces for testing.
Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.
Prepare surgical equipment, and pass instruments and materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.
Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.
Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
Educate and advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, and behavior problems.
Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
Groom, trim, or clip animals' coats.
Perform enemas, catheterization, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, and gavages.
Dust, spray, or bathe animals to control insect pests.
Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals and disposal of corpses.
Perform office reception duties such as scheduling appointments and helping customers.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Write reports, maintain research information, and perform clerical duties.
Perform accounting duties, including bookkeeping, billing customers for services, and maintaining inventories.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Sell pet food and supplies to customers.
Exercise animals, and provide them with companionship.
Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
Educate and advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, and behavior problems.
Groom, trim, or clip animals' coats.
Record information relating to animal genealogy, feeding schedules, appearance, behavior, and breeding.
Perform hygiene-related duties such as clipping animals' claws, and cleaning and polishing teeth.
Dust, spray, or bathe animals to control insect pests.
Fill medication prescriptions.
Monitor animals' recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.
Administer medication, immunizations, and blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
Perform routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests such as taking and developing x-rays.
Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination and operating rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments and equipment.
Collect laboratory specimens such as blood, urine, and feces for testing.
Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.
Perform enemas, catheterization, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, and gavages.
Perform office reception duties such as scheduling appointments and helping customers.
Prepare examination or treatment rooms by stocking them with appropriate supplies.
Prepare feed for animals according to specific instructions such as diet lists and schedules.
Prepare surgical equipment, and pass instruments and materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.
Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals and disposal of corpses.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Perform accounting duties, including bookkeeping, billing customers for services, and maintaining inventories.
Write reports, maintain research information, and perform clerical duties.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master