Veterinary/Lab Animal Tech (Alternate Title: Animal Care Specialist) (1112HYV1) Hybrid

Inspire Health Medical Institute

Registered 2024

South Carolina (OA)

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Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

Anonymous

Skills

2.7K

OJT hours

Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.

200

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

Feed patients.

100

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

Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety.

150

Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.

Monitor patients to detect health problems.

100

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

Control prescription refills or authorizations.

100

Fill medication prescriptions.

Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms.

100

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.

100

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

Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.

100

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

Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures.

100

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.

100

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

Perform clerical work in medical settings.

100

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

Clean medical equipment.

100

Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments or equipment.

Maintain medical equipment or instruments.

100

Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments or equipment.

Schedule patient procedures or appointments.

100

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

Record vital statistics or other health information.

100

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

Administer basic health care or medical treatments.

100

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

Prepare patient treatment areas for use.

100

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

Stock medical or patient care supplies.

200

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

Teach medical procedures or medical equipment use to patients.

100

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

Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards.

200

Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals or disposal of corpses.

Prepare medical reports or documents.

100

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

Assist patients with daily activities.

100

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.