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Veterinary technologists and technicians help veterinarians diagnose animal injuries and illnesses.

Both have a number of roles and responsibilities including:

Providing care to recovering or injured animals
Bathing animals, clipping nails/claws, brushing hair
Restraining animals during exams
Taking xrays and performing other lab tests
Collecting and recording animal case history
There are some differences between veterinary technologists and veterinary technicians.

Veterinary technologists work in more advanced researchrelated jobs. Some of their responsibilities include:

Administering medications
Preparing tissue samples for examination
Recording an animal's genealogy, weight, and diet.
Veterinary technicians do some lab work but can be more focused on conversing with animal owners.

In 1999, the Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded the average base salary for veterinary techs at $21,430.

By 2019, the average base salary increased to $36,670.

This is a wage growth of $15,240 (or $762 yearly) from 19992019.

The estimated 2020 base salary would be $37,432.

In 2019, average base salaries for vet techs by state range from $26,980 to $61,290.

There is a $33,310 difference in average wages based on the state.

High paying states using 2019 salaries include:

DC: $60,290
Connecticut: $49,900
Nevada: $49,320
Virginia: $43,820
New York: $43,700
California: $43,470
Massachusetts: $42,360
Lowest paying states using 2019 salaries include:

Louisiana: $26,980
West Virginia: $30, 580
Utah: $30,610
Wyoming: $31,200
Kentucky: $31,630
Arkansas: $31,630
Alabama: $31,780

The job market for vet techs has grown over the past 20 years.

In 1999, there were 47,470 employed vet techs.

By 2019, there were 110,650 employed vet techs.

From 2019 2019, there was a growth of 63,180 employed vet techs (3,159 per year).

The total number of vet techs has more than doubled in just two decades.

For this occupation, there are job opportunities in every state. The states with the greatest number of people seem to have the greatest number of employed vet techs.

The states with the greatest number of vet techs include:

Texas: 12,280
California: 9,750
Florida: 8,660
Pennsylvania: 5,250
New York: 5,020
Illinois: 4,000
North Carolina: 3,600
The states with the lowest number of vet techs include:

Alaska: 180
DC: 190
Wyoming: 230
South Dakota: 240
Hawaii: 260
Arizona: 300
North Dakota: 320

The government is predicting a 16% growth in vet techs over the next 10 years.

This occupation is expected to grow extremely fast.

To put this in perspective, the average occupation is predicted to grow by 4% over the next 10 years.

Vet techs are expected to grow over four times faster than the average occupation.

There are many factors driving the need for more vet techs.

According to the American Pet Products Association, the number of dogs kept as pets has increased by 50% from 1988 to 2017.

The average life expectancy of dogs and cats has increased over time due to more preventive care and advances in veterinary medicine.

The average dog's life expectancy increased from 10.5 years in 2002 to 11.8 years in 2016.
The average cat's life expectancy increased from 11 years in 2002 to 12.9 years in 2016.
Older animals, just like older people need more care.

There are also more treatment options now than in the past, driving the need for more vet techs.

very US state has different requirements for vet techs.

Typically veterinary technologists need a 4year bachelor's degree in veterinary technology.

Meanwhile, veterinary technicians usually need a 2year associate's degree.

Every state has different requirements.

This could explain why so many employed vet techs do not have a 2year or 4year degrees.

n this video, Stephen Hack talks about vet tech statistics nationally and across the United States. “How much does a vet tech make?” and “How many jobs are there for vet techs” are important questions for people trying to choose between different fields. Vet techs play a vital role in our society.


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