Alternate Career Options

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Alternate Career Options

Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker
With a high school diploma and on-the-job training, these workers care for animals in animal clinics and hospitals, in addition to those in research laboratories. From 2014-2024, the BLS projected average employment growth of 9%. In 2015, the BLS reported an annual median salary for these workers of $24,360.

Veterinary Technologist and Technician
After completing 2-4 years in veterinary technologist programs and possibly obtaining a license, these techs perform medical testing to diagnose animals' injuries and illnesses and work under the supervision of a licensed vet. A much faster than average job growth of 19% was expected from 2014-2024, according to the BLS. In 2015, the BLS also reported an annual median wage of $31,800 for vet techs.

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