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Veterinary technologists and technicians
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Average pay: $29,122
  Salary Total compensation
(includes bonus)
75% in this career make more than: $21,586 $22,324
50% in this career make more than: $26,377 $28,052
25% in this career make more than: $31,983 $34,568
Top potential compensation (5% make more):   $43,954

10-year job growth: 35.32%
Total jobs 2004: 60,017
Forecast 2014: 81,214
Average annual growth (including new jobs and net replacement): 2,902

Career description
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.

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