skillfactor-pipeline/skills/kennel-worker/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — kennel worker

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 31-9096.00 (Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers).

Task statements

• [Core] Place orders to restock inventory of hospital or laboratory supplies.
• [Core] Monitor animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
• [Core] Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments or equipment.
• [Core] Administer medication, immunizations, or blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
• [Core] Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
• [Core] Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
• [Core] Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.
• [Core] Perform routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests, such as taking or developing x-rays.
• [Core] Fill medication prescriptions.
• [Core] Collect laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces, for testing.
• [Core] Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
• [Core] Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
• [Core] Prepare surgical equipment and pass instruments or materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.
• [Core] Perform enemas, catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, or gavages.
• [Core] Prepare feed for animals according to specific instructions, such as diet lists or schedules.
• [Core] Exercise animals or provide them with companionship.
• [Core] Record information relating to animal genealogy, feeding schedules, appearance, behavior, or breeding.
• [Core] Educate or advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, or behavior problems.
• [Core] Perform hygiene-related duties, such as clipping animals' claws or cleaning and polishing teeth.
• [Core] Prepare examination or treatment rooms by stocking them with appropriate supplies.
• [Core] Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals or disposal of corpses.
• [Core] Perform office reception duties, such as scheduling appointments or helping customers.
• [Core] Dust, spray, or bathe animals to control insect pests.
• [Core] Write reports, maintain research information, or perform clerical duties.
• [Core] Perform accounting duties, such as bookkeeping, billing customers for services, or maintaining inventories.
• [Core] Sell pet food or supplies to customers.
• [Supplemental] Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.
• [Supplemental] Groom, trim, or clip animals' coats.

Detailed work activities

• Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
• Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment.
• Assist patients with daily activities.
• Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures.
• Clean medical equipment.
• Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms.
• Collect biological specimens from patients.
• Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.
• Control prescription refills or authorizations.
• Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards.
• Feed patients.
• Give medications or immunizations.
• Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety.
• Inventory medical supplies or equipment.
• Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
• Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
• Monitor patients to detect health problems.
• Order medical supplies or equipment.
• Perform clerical work in medical settings.
• Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.
• Prepare medical reports or documents.
• Prepare patient treatment areas for use.
• Process medical billing information.
• Record vital statistics or other health information.
• Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
• Sell products or services.
• Stock medical or patient care supplies.
• Teach medical procedures or medical equipment use to patients.