Low to No Risk

17

Moderate Risk

6

High Risk

6

Extreme Risk

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• 1.2Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
• 0.8Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
• 2.1Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians.
• 2.2Prepare animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas.
• 2Take animals into treatment areas and assist with physical examinations by performing such duties as obtaining temperature, pulse, or respiration data.
• 1.2Observe the behavior and condition of animals and monitor their clinical symptoms.
• 2.4Take and develop diagnostic radiographs, using x-ray equipment.
• 1.5Give enemas and perform catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, or gavages.
• 1.2Perform dental work, such as cleaning, polishing, or extracting teeth.
• 1.5Provide information or counseling regarding issues such as animal health care, behavior problems, or nutrition.
• 2Provide assistance with animal euthanasia and the disposal of remains.
• 1.6Dress and suture wounds and apply splints or other protective devices.
• 2.3Bathe animals, clip nails or claws, and brush or cut animals' hair.
• 1Conduct specialized procedures, such as animal branding or tattooing or hoof trimming.
• 1Supervise or train veterinary students or other staff members.
• 1.5Restrain animals during exams or procedures.
• 0.5Discuss medical health of pets with clients, such as post-operative status.

29.0% of Veterinary Technologists and Technicians tasks can be automated with AI or robotics