Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, career issues, and laboratory and field research.

Analyze characteristics of animals to identify and classify them.

Compile laboratory test data and perform appropriate analyses.

Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory performance, assignments, and papers.

Record and compile operating data, instrument readings, documentation, and results of laboratory analyses.

Record laboratory or field data, including numerical data, test results, photographs, or summaries of visual observations.

Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment.

Select program content, in conjunction with producers and assistants, based on factors such as program specialties, audience tastes, or requests from the public.