Animal Health Technician
あにまるへるすてくにしゃん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Healthcare Assistants
- Minor : Other Healthcare Assistants
Summary
A profession that performs animal examinations, nursing, surgical assistance, etc., under the instructions of veterinarians in animal hospitals and animal facilities.
Description
Animal health technicians work at animal hospitals, zoos, pet hotels, etc., and under the instructions of veterinarians, perform a wide range of care including measuring animal vital signs, blood collection, medication administration, surgical assistance, postoperative management, and cage cleaning. Understanding the characteristics and behaviors of different animals and providing a safe and low-stress environment requires observational skills and communication abilities. Furthermore, they contribute to team medical care by preparing inspection samples, conducting simple tests, and providing explanations and advice to pet owners.
Future Outlook
Demand is increasing due to the expansion of the pet market and rising animal welfare awareness. Professionals with advanced medical skills will be even more highly valued.
Personality Traits
Calm and Composed / Excellent Observation Skills / Loves Animals / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Animal Facility Work / Animal Hospital Work / Night Shifts / Pet-Related Work
Career Path
Animal Hospital Assistant → Animal Nurse → Veterinarian Assistant Supervisor → Animal Hospital Manager
Required Skills
Animal Nursing Knowledge / Blood Collection and Injection Techniques / Disinfection and Cleaning Management / Surgical Assistance / Vital Signs Measurement
Recommended Skills
Animal Behavior Studies / Animal Nutrition / Communication Skills (Pet Owner Interaction) / English Document Reading
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | The ability to quickly respond to various animal personalities and situations is necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required for medication dosages, surgical preparations, etc. |
| Communication Skills | Accurate information sharing with pet owners and team members is essential. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for assisting with animal movement and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine work with few opportunities to demonstrate creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Primarily basic medication calculations, with little advanced numerical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Companion Animal Nurse by the Companion Animal Nurse Unified Certification Organization
Aliases
- Animal Nursing Assistant
- Animal Nursing Technician
- Veterinary Assistant
Related Jobs
- Animal Nurse
- Pet Groomer
- Veterinarian
- Zookeeper