Diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries of pets, such as dogs and cats, and farm animals, such as cattle or sheep. Evaluates symptoms, upon examination of animals; determines nature of disease or injury. Administers or prescribes treatments and drugs.

Tests dairy... [+] More

Diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries of pets, such as dogs and cats, and farm animals, such as cattle or sheep. Evaluates symptoms, upon examination of animals; determines nature of disease or injury. Administers or prescribes treatments and drugs.

Tests dairy herds, horses, sheep, and other animals for diseases and inoculates animals against rabies, brucellosis, and other disorders. Advises animal owners about sanitary measures, feeding, and general care to promote health of animals. May engage in research, teaching, or production of commercial products. May specialize in prevention and control of communicable animal diseases. May specialize in diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases, using roentgen rays and radioactive substances. In cases where there is a specific field of specialization, may be designated accordingly. [-] Less

Diagnose and treat diseases and dysfunctions of animals. May engage in a particular function, such as research and development, consultation, administration, technical writing, sale or production of commercial products, or rendering of technical services to commercial firms or other organizations. Include veterinarians who inspect livestock.

Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine post-operative... [+] More

Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine post-operative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists. Exclude Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (39-2021). [-] Less

Advises individual poultry raisers on poultry problems

gathers from owner information on care, condition, performance, and action of birds. Inspects flocks, pens, and housing. Diagnoses disease and prescribes treatment. Culls undesirable birds from flock. Suggests feed changes to increase egg production or growth of fowls.

Assists Veterinarian in settings such as veterinarians' clinics, zoos, research laboratories, kennels, and commercial facilities in handing a variety of animal health care duties. Cares for and gives medical care to ill or injured animals. Prepares treatment room for examination... [+] More

Assists Veterinarian in settings such as veterinarians' clinics, zoos, research laboratories, kennels, and commercial facilities in handing a variety of animal health care duties. Cares for and gives medical care to ill or injured animals. Prepares treatment room for examination of animals, and holds or restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation.

Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal, under supervision of veterinarian. Prepares patient, medications, and equipment for surgery, and hands instruments and materials to veterinarian during surgical procedures. Performs routine laboratory tests, cares for and feeds laboratory animals, and assists professional personnel with research projects in commercial, public health, or research laboratories. Inspects products or carcasses when employed in food processing plants to ensure compliance with health standards. May assist veterinarian to artificially inseminate animals. May bathe and groom small animals. [-] Less

Diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries of pets, such as dogs and cats, and farm animals, such as cattle or sheep. Evaluates symptoms, upon examination of animals; determines nature of disease or injury. Administers or prescribes treatments and drugs.

Tests dairy... [+] More

Diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries of pets, such as dogs and cats, and farm animals, such as cattle or sheep. Evaluates symptoms, upon examination of animals; determines nature of disease or injury. Administers or prescribes treatments and drugs.

Tests dairy herds, horses, sheep, and other animals for diseases and inoculates animals against rabies, brucellosis, and other disorders. Advises animal owners about sanitary measures, feeding, and general care to promote health of animals. May engage in research, teaching, or production of commercial products. May specialize in prevention and control of communicable animal diseases. May specialize in diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases, using roentgen rays and radioactive substances. In cases where there is a specific field of specialization, may be designated accordingly. [-] Less

Diagnose and treat diseases and dysfunctions of animals. May engage in a particular function, such as research and development, consultation, administration, technical writing, sale or production of commercial products, or rendering of technical services to commercial firms or other organizations. Include veterinarians who inspect livestock.

Diagnose and treat diseases and dysfunctions of animals. May engage in a particular function, such as research and development, consultation, administration, technical writing, sale or production of commercial products, or rendering of technical services to commercial firms or other organizations. Include veterinarians who inspect livestock.

Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases of laboratory animals to ensure health of animals used in scientific research and to comply with regulations governing their humane and ethical treatment

examines animals to detect indications of disease or injury, and treats animals when... [+] More

Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases of laboratory animals to ensure health of animals used in scientific research and to comply with regulations governing their humane and ethical treatment

examines animals to detect indications of disease or injury, and treats animals when indications are found, to prevent spread of disease to other animals or workers. Discusses research projects with associates to plan procedures and selects animals for specific research based on knowledge of species and research principles and techniques. Participates in research projects. Oversees activities concerned with feeding, care, and maintenance of animal quarters to ensure compliance with laboratory regulations. [-] Less

Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required in such areas as biology, engineering, chemistry, and electronics, normally obtained from at least 2 years of post-secondary education.