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	Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers	Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	Animal Trainers	Animal Control Workers	Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	Animal Breeders
SUMMARY	51% Moderate Risk	31% Low Risk	12% Minimal Risk	30% Low Risk	41% Moderate Risk	39% Low Risk
JOB SCORE	5.5/10	6.9/10	6.0/10	4.6/10	2.6/10	3.6/10
POLLING	30% (Low Risk, Based on 55 votes)	24% (Low Risk, Based on 98 votes)	25% (Low Risk, Based on 108 votes)	33% (Low Risk, Based on 15 votes)	44% (Moderate Risk, Based on 44 votes)	40% (Low Risk, Based on 72 votes)
GROWTH by year 2034	8.7%	9.1%	5.1%	3.9%	-5.0%	2.4%
WAGES	$37,320 or $17.94 per hour	$45,980 or $22.10 per hour	$38,750 or $18.63 per hour	$45,830 or $22.03 per hour	$36,150 or $17.38 per hour	$52,000 or $25.00 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	114,190	131,320	20,110	11,790	35,420	1,730
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DESCRIPTION	Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine postoperative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists.	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.	Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact, and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.	Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.	Attend to live farm, ranch, open range or aquacultural animals that may include cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses and other equines, poultry, rabbits, finfish, shellfish, and bees. Attend to animals produced for animal products, such as meat, fur, skins, feathers, eggs, milk, and honey. Duties may include feeding, watering, herding, grazing, milking, castrating, branding, de-beaking, weighing, catching, and loading animals. May maintain records on animals; examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; assist in birth deliveries; and administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate. May clean and maintain animal housing areas. Includes workers who shear wool from sheep and collect eggs in hatcheries.	Select and breed animals according to their genealogy, characteristics, and offspring. May require knowledge of artificial insemination techniques and equipment use. May involve keeping records on heats, birth intervals, or pedigree.

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