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Do you love animals? If so, then a career as a veterinary technician may be the right choice for you.
Employment for this field is expected to grow at a very fast rate due to a shortage of qualified veterinary technicians. In order to become qualified, you will need to complete a 2- or 4-year degree in a veterinary technologist program in addition to passing a state exam.
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What are the Duties of a Vet Tech: Veterinary technicians typically work alongside a licensed veterinarian. They perform laboratory tests, take blood samples, and provide nursing care to sick animals.
Veterinary Technician Work Environment: Most veterinary technicians work about 40 hours a week, the need to work night shifts may arise. Vet techs often work in vet clinics, animal shelters and research facilities. |
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They spend much of their day on their feet, bending, and working with animals. Some of the work can be physically as well as emotionally demanding.
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Veterinary Technician Salaries: The median earnings for veterinary technologists was $12.88 per hour in May 2006. The highest pay is over $18 an hour according to 2006 statistics from the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Survey Program.
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