Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals.
About the profession
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.
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Occupation on screen: Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (O*NET 29-2056.00). Closed captions in English and Spanish. CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration)
Personality Fit
Based on the Veterinary Technologists and Technicians role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
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Career Ladder
Junior Veterinary Technologists and Technician → Practitioner Veterinary Technologists and Technician → Senior Practitioner Veterinary Technologists and Technician → Lead Veterinary Technologists and Technician
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
$59K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $30,180 - $37,463/year With equity/bonuses: $33,198 - $44,956 Top markets (SF/NYC): $34,707 - $44,956 Execute core tasks using Active Listening…
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $21,126 - $33,717 Year 2-3: Junior level $37,463 - $42,508 Year 4-6: Mid level $42,508 - $46,087 Year 7-10: Senior level $46,087 - $54,629 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Veterinary Technologists and Technician genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Active Listening and Critical Thinking You…
💰 Salary Range
BLS OEWS, May 2023Half of U.S. workers in this occupation earn more than this, half earn less.
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