Salary Breakdown
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Average
$35,230
ANNUAL
$16.94
HOURLY
Entry Level
$28,010
ANNUAL
$13.46
HOURLY
Mid Level
$35,980
ANNUAL
$17.30
HOURLY
Expert Level
$46,150
ANNUAL
$22.19
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
2,280
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Supporting Programs
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Top Expected Tasks
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
01
Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
02
Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
03
Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.
04
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.
05
Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians.
06
Restrain animals during exams or procedures.
07
Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life saving procedures.
08
Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, or materials.
09
Provide veterinarians with the correct equipment or instruments, as needed.
10
Perform dental work, such as cleaning, polishing, or extracting teeth.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Information Ordering
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