Veterinary/Lab Animal Tech (Alternate Title: Animal Care Specialist) (1112CBV1) Competency-Based

WestCal Academy

California (OA)

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Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

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Skills

Monitor patients to detect health problems.

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

Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.

Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.

Control prescription refills or authorizations.

Fill medication prescriptions.

Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms.

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

Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment.

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

Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety.

Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.

Give medications or immunizations.

Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.
Administer medication, immunizations, or blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.

Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.

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

Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures.

Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
Prepare surgical equipment and pass instruments or materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.
Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals or disposal of corpses.

Collect biological specimens from patients.

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

Perform clerical work in medical settings.

Perform office reception duties, such as scheduling appointments or helping customers.
Write reports, maintain research information, or perform clerical duties.

Clean medical equipment.

Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments or equipment.

Maintain medical equipment or instruments.

Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments or equipment.

Schedule patient procedures or appointments.

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

Record vital statistics or other health information.

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

Administer basic health care or medical treatments.

Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
Perform enemas, catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, or gavages.

Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.

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

Feed patients.

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

Prepare patient treatment areas for use.

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

Stock medical or patient care supplies.

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

Teach medical procedures or medical equipment use to patients.

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

Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards.

Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals or disposal of corpses.

Prepare medical reports or documents.

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

Assist patients with daily activities.

Exercise animals or provide them with companionship.
Perform hygiene-related duties, such as clipping animals' claws or cleaning and polishing teeth.
Dust, spray, or bathe animals to control insect pests.
Groom, trim, or clip animals' coats.

Inventory medical supplies or equipment.