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Veterinary technicians assist veterinarians in many ways. Their responsibilities include laking X-rays; performing laboratory tests; obtaining and recording information about cases; and preparing animals, instruments, equipment, and medication for examination and surgery. Technicians/technologists may also manage an office and coordinate hospital care.
Veterinary technicians/technologists work in private veterinary centers, diagnostic and research laboratories, veterinary supply businesses, schools of veterinary medicine, and other areas dealing with animal care.
$43,400
Employment of veterinary technologists and technicians is projected to grow 20 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Employment is expected to grow as veterinarians continue to use technicians and technologists to do general care and lab work on household pets.
The course of formal study entails at least two academic years, leading to an Associate in Applied Science or equivalent degree, with 4-year degrees available at some institutions. Veterinary technicians are trained through an accredited technical associate degree program in the community college system. Veterinary technologists are trained through an accredited baccalaureate degree program in a 4·year college or university.
Licensure is not required in the state of Connecticut.
American Veterinary Medical Association
1931 N Meacham Road, Suite 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173
800-248-2862
www.avma.org
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America
19331 N Meacham Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
888-99-NAVTA
WWW.NAVTA.NET