Healthcare
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery.
Median salary
$45,980
Typical range
$32k – $61k
Job outlook
+9% (faster than average)
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Education
Typical entry: Associate degree
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Junior Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Entry / Junior
$32,120
~2 yrs to advance
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Established
$45,980
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Senior
$53,430
Key skills
A typical day
- •Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
- •Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
- •Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.
- •Perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, or feces, such as urinalyses or blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
- •Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians.
Fields of study
Any field
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- Harvard University4% admit · $119,000 grad pay
- University of Michigan18% admit · $87,000 grad pay
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