68T Animal Care Specialist: civilian jobs and resume guide
For Army 68T Animal Care Specialist work, the official role source describes The animal care specialist supervises or provides the care, management, treatment, and sanitary conditions for animals, with a primary responsibility of prevention and control of diseases transmitted from animal to man and comprehensive care for government owned animals., Obtain medical history from owners and/or handlers and measures and records animal vital signs., and Perform physical examinations to detect obvious abnormalities and reports findings to veterinarian.. Keep only the parts that match your own assignment.
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$38,150
Median national pay for Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker
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Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine postoperative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists.
Typical national pay$35,660–$45,710Median $38,150 · BLS OEWS 2025
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Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.
Monitor animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
Fill medication prescriptions.
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Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker
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Veterinary assistant caring for pets and nonfarm animals by feeding, examining for illness, and administering medication in animal hospitals and laboratories. Responsible for cleaning work areas, collecting samples, and assisting veterinarians with examinations
Experience
Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker
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Monitored animals recovering from surgery and notified veterinarians of any unusual changes
Cleaned and maintained kennels and examination rooms to control the spread of disease
Assisted veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses
Administered medication and immunizations to animals as prescribed by veterinarians
Collected laboratory specimens, such as blood or urine, for testing
Performed office reception duties, such as scheduling appointments and helping customers
Skills
Working With People
Assisting patients with activities, Assisting practitioners, Giving medications and immunizations, Administering basic health care
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The animal care specialist supervises or provides the care, management, treatment, and sanitary conditions for animals, with a primary responsibility of prevention and control of diseases transmitted from animal to man and comprehensive care for government owned animals.
Obtain medical history from owners and/or handlers and measures and records animal vital signs.
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