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SUMMARY
Low Risk
27%
(Avg. of calculated & votes)
JOB SCORE
6.9/10
CALCULATED
32%
(Low Risk)
POLLING
23%
(Low Risk)
GROWTH
by year 2033
19.3%
WAGES
$43,740
or $21.03 per hour
VOLUME
as of 2023
122,000
SNOWFLAKE
Snowflake diagram for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
DECRIPTION 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.