Animal Technicians

**Definition:** Assistants to a veterinarian, biological or biomedical researcher, or other scientist who are engaged in the care and management of animals, and who are trained in basic principles of animal life processes and routine laboratory and animal health care procedures. (Facts on File Dictionary of Health Care Management, 1988)

**Tree numbers:** - M01.526.485.067.040 - N02.360.067.040

**Synonyms:** - Veterinary Assistants - Animal Care Assistants - Animal Care Technicians - Technicians, Veterinary - Veterinary Technicians - Nurses, Veterinary - Assistants, Veterinary - Veterinary Nurses