| 1. | Monitor animals' recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms. |
| 2. | Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals. |
| 3. | Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments and equipment. |
| 4. | Administer medication, immunizations, and blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians. |
| 5. | Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals. |
| 6. | Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination and operating rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities to control the spread of disease. |
| 7. | Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures. |
| 8. | Perform routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests such as taking and developing x-rays. |
| 9. | Fill medication prescriptions. |
| 10. | Collect laboratory specimens such as blood, urine, and feces for testing. |
| 11. | Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury. |
| 12. | Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries. |
| 13. | Prepare surgical equipment, and pass instruments and materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures. |
| 14. | Perform enemas, catheterization, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, and gavages. |
| 15. | Prepare feed for animals according to specific instructions such as diet lists and schedules. |
| 16. | Exercise animals, and provide them with companionship. |
| 17. | Record information relating to animal genealogy, feeding schedules, appearance, behavior, and breeding. |
| 18. | Educate and advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, and behavior problems. |
| 19. | Perform hygiene-related duties such as clipping animals' claws, and cleaning and polishing teeth. |
| 20. | Prepare examination or treatment rooms by stocking them with appropriate supplies. |
| 21. | Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals and disposal of corpses. |
| 22. | Perform office reception duties such as scheduling appointments and helping customers. |
| 23. | Dust, spray, or bathe animals to control insect pests. |
| 24. | Write reports, maintain research information, and perform clerical duties. |
| 25. | Perform accounting duties, including bookkeeping, billing customers for services, and maintaining inventories. |
| 26. | Assist professional personnel with research projects in commercial, public health, or research laboratories. |
| 27. | Sell pet food and supplies to customers. |
| 28. | Groom, trim, or clip animals' coats. |