SOC 31-9096: Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

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.

Part of 31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 31-9000 Other Healthcare Support Occupations 31-9090 Miscellaneous Healthcare Support Occupations

SOC 31-9096 links to 2 CIP 2020 programs in the NCES and BLS crosswalk.

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Which programs match SOC 31-9096?

SOC 31-9096 links to 2 CIP 2020 programs in the NCES and BLS crosswalk. The match list on this page links each program.

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Official crosswalk: NCES and BLS, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018. NCES CIP 2020.