Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics.
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- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
- Health Science
What do they typically do
- Monitor animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms
- Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures
- Educate or advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, or behavior problems
- Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries
- Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury
- Fill medication prescriptions
- Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments or equipment
- Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control spread of disease
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +2.5%
Job Opening 747
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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