According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of veterinary technologists and technicians is expected to grow 36 percent from 2008 to 2018. Click here to learn more.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the median wage for a Vet Tech in 2006 was $12.88 per hour. That computes to an annual salary for a full time Vet Tech around $27,000. While that is a good starting salary for a new graduate, it does not leave much room in the budget for debt […]
The last thing you want to do is throw money at a training program becoming a vet tech that won’t help you net a job. When you surf the net looking for a vet tech program to gain the necessary knowledge and skills needed for this career path, you need to find a vet tech […]
The need for qualified veterinary technicians will continue to outweigh the supply through 2016 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The employment rate is expected to grow by 41 percent. The number of available jobs will top 100,000 by 2016. This occupation need reflects a much faster growth rate than the average employment […]
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Veterinary technicians are similar to registered nurses who work in hospitals. These professionals in veterinary medicine perform the same type of clinical duties such as taking blood or tissue samples, administering medicine through injections, conducting lab tests and assisting Veterinarians (DVMs) with surgical procedures and other animal medical related techniques. Salary Outlook The average salary […]
Medicine, generally speaking, has seen increased specialization the past few decades. Specifically, veterinary medicine has seen a great increase in specialized practices creating more focused career paths for veterinary technicians. Although a great place to work is in a small animal practice, there are many more ways to put your skills to greater use that […]
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A Veterinarian Technician is trained to be the veterinarian’s nurse. Just like nurses that treat human patients, a vet tech must complete the proper education and certification before starting work. However, just having the right qualifications is not enough to be an in-demand vet tech. Animals and their owners alike will appreciate a vet tech […]
The veterinary technician is among the healthcare careers that are growing at a phenomenal pace. In fact, Veterinary Technicians are in demand in many kinds of settings. In zoos, for instance, they assume a very important role. They monitor the health of zoo animals, which are commonly exotic, help the certified Veterinarian in performing medical […]
For those who love working with animals, the veterinary field offers several career paths that may be of interest. The three main positions are veterinary technician, veterinary assistant, and veterinarian. Each plays a different role within the veterinarian’s office and requires different schooling. Veterinary Technicians Veterinary technicians conduct clinical tasks in a veterinarian’s private practice […]