# Veterinary Technologists and Technicians > Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery. - Code: 29-2056.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 29-2056) - Family: [Healthcare Practitioners](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-29), one of its 96 occupations - Tasks: 31 tasks (30 core and 1 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-2056.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/29-2056.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted. Core task · Task 4176 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, August 2020 2. Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery. Core task · Task 4177 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, August 2020 3. Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books. Core task · Task 18548 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, August 2020 4. Perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, or feces, such as urinalyses or blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems. Core task · Task 4179 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, August 2020 5. Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians. Core task · Task 4178 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, August 2020 6. Restrain animals during exams or procedures. Core task · Task 20422 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, August 2020 7. Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life saving procedures. Core task · Task 4180 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, August 2020 8. Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, or materials. Core task · Task 4182 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, August 2020 9. Provide veterinarians with the correct equipment or instruments, as needed. Core task · Task 4183 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, August 2020 10. Perform dental work, such as cleaning, polishing, or extracting teeth. Core task · Task 4193 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, August 2020 11. Observe the behavior and condition of animals and monitor their clinical symptoms. Core task · Task 4187 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, August 2020 12. Give enemas and perform catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, or gavages. Core task · Task 4190 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, August 2020 13. Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers. Core task · Task 4184 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, August 2020 14. Collect, prepare, and label samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination. Core task · Task 4181 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, August 2020 15. Prepare animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas. Core task · Task 4185 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, August 2020 16. Take and develop diagnostic radiographs, using x-ray equipment. Core task · Task 4188 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, August 2020 17. Discuss medical health of pets with clients, such as post-operative status. Core task · Task 20423 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, August 2020 18. Clean kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites, examination rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease. Core task · Task 4194 · Rated by 80 people who do the job, August 2020 19. Take animals into treatment areas and assist with physical examinations by performing such duties as obtaining temperature, pulse, or respiration data. Core task · Task 4186 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, August 2020 20. Prepare treatment rooms for surgery. Core task · Task 4191 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, August 2020 21. Maintain laboratory, research, or treatment records, as well as inventories of pharmaceuticals, equipment, or supplies. Core task · Task 4189 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, August 2020 22. Maintain instruments, equipment, or machinery to ensure proper working condition. Core task · Task 4192 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, August 2020 23. Dress and suture wounds and apply splints or other protective devices. Core task · Task 4197 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, August 2020 24. Provide assistance with animal euthanasia and the disposal of remains. Core task · Task 4196 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, August 2020 25. Schedule appointments and procedures for animals. Core task · Task 20424 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, August 2020 26. Provide information or counseling regarding issues such as animal health care, behavior problems, or nutrition. Core task · Task 4195 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, August 2020 27. Monitor medical supplies and place orders when inventory is low. Core task · Task 18550 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, August 2020 28. Supervise or train veterinary students or other staff members. Core task · Task 18549 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, August 2020 29. Perform a variety of office, clerical, or accounting duties, such as reception, billing, bookkeeping, or selling products. Core task · Task 4198 · Rated by 79 people who do the job, August 2020 30. Bathe animals, clip nails or claws, and brush or cut animals' hair. Core task · Task 4199 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, August 2020 31. Conduct specialized procedures, such as animal branding or tattooing or hoof trimming. Supplemental task · Task 4200 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, August 2020 ## More in Healthcare Practitioners - [Acupuncturists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1291.00): 18 tasks - [Acute Care Nurses](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1141.01): 26 tasks - [Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1141.02): 24 tasks - [Allergists and Immunologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1229.01): 16 tasks - [Anesthesiologist Assistants](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1071.01): 16 tasks - [Anesthesiologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1211.00): 18 tasks - [Art Therapists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1129.01): 25 tasks - [Athletic Trainers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-9091.00): 23 tasks - [Audiologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1181.00): 22 tasks - [Cardiologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1212.00): 26 tasks - [Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-2031.00): 21 tasks - 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