Veterinary Technologists & Technicians

Code: 29-2056.00
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Preparation & Education
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Industry Outlook
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Active demand across the UK workforce

Role Overview & What They Do

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.

Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) Emergency Veterinary Technician (Emergency Vet Tech) Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician (Internal Medicine Vet Tech) Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Veterinarian Technician (Vet Tech) Veterinary Laboratory Technician (Vet Lab Tech) Veterinary Nurse (Vet Nurse) Veterinary Technician (Vet Tech) Veterinary Technologist

Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks

  • Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
  • Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
  • Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.

Frequently Asked Questions About Veterinary Technologists & Technicians

Salaries for a Veterinary Technologists & Technicians vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.

Most employers hiring for a Veterinary Technologists & Technicians in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.

Essential skills and tooling for a Veterinary Technologists & Technicians include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.

Veterinary Technologists & Technicians is classified as a Bright Outlook occupation in the UK, experiencing rapid growth and numerous annual employment openings across both public and private sectors.

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