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GraduateSmart
$48K/yr
Average Salary
2 years
Years of Education
+9%
Job Growth
134K+
Total Jobs
Assist veterinarians by performing medical tests and treating animals. Take blood and tissue samples and run laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood counts, prepare vaccines and serums, sterilize instruments, and may assist during surgery.
$36K
Starting
$48K
Average
$61K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology
Typically 2 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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VTNE — Veterinary Technician National Examination
Required to practiceAAVSB
Field
Agriculture & Environment
Required Degree
Associate's Degree
Time in School
2 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+9%
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Pay range
$36K–$61K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+9%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
134K
in 2024
Faster than average
Above-average demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 134K to 146K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
BLS title 'Veterinary Technologists and Technicians' (29-2056). Median $45,980 (May 2024).