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Be a Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Job Description
Veterinary technologists and technicians perform medical tests under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian to help diagnose the illness and injuries of animals.
Education Requirements
You need a associate's degree to be a veterinary technologists and technicians.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: $30,290 per year
Hourly: $14.56 per hour
Lowest: $21,030
Highest: $44,030
Pros and Cons
Pro: growing 30% from 2012 to 2022 because of new technology and it's rural the county.
84,000 jobs in 2012 of which 92% were in the veterinary services industry.
Cons: They may witness abused animals or may need to help euthanize sick, injured or unwanted animals.