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Kimberlee
Student
Kerrville, Texas
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Questions
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Sheila Jordan
Lead Network Proj/Prog Manager
712
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Atlanta, Georgia
Updated
Sheila’s Answer
Hi Kimberlee:
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers held about 107,200 jobs in 2020.
■ OUTLOOK
The outlook for employment of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers is projected to grow 14 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations.
About 19,800 openings for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. These workers are expected to be needed to assist veterinarians and other veterinary care staff.
Increases in consumers’ pet-related spending are expected to drive employment in the veterinary services industry, which employs most veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers. In clinics and other veterinary service establishments, assistants help veterinarians and veterinary technicians and technologists with various procedures. Demand for veterinary assistants will continue as the demand for these procedures increases.
■ EDUCATION
Most veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers have a high school diploma or equivalent and learn the occupation on the job. Experience working with or being around animals may be helpful for job seekers.
■ PAY
The median annual wage for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers was $29,930 in May 2020. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $21,570, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $41,080.
Hope this was helpful. Best of luck to you!
US Bureau & Labor Statistics • https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/veterinary-assistants-and-laboratory-animal-caretakers.htm#tab-6
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers held about 107,200 jobs in 2020.
■ OUTLOOK
The outlook for employment of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers is projected to grow 14 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations.
About 19,800 openings for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. These workers are expected to be needed to assist veterinarians and other veterinary care staff.
Increases in consumers’ pet-related spending are expected to drive employment in the veterinary services industry, which employs most veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers. In clinics and other veterinary service establishments, assistants help veterinarians and veterinary technicians and technologists with various procedures. Demand for veterinary assistants will continue as the demand for these procedures increases.
■ EDUCATION
Most veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers have a high school diploma or equivalent and learn the occupation on the job. Experience working with or being around animals may be helpful for job seekers.
■ PAY
The median annual wage for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers was $29,930 in May 2020. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $21,570, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $41,080.
Hope this was helpful. Best of luck to you!
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Hassan Al
Product Management Professional
398
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Austin, Texas
Updated
Hassan’s Answer
Looks like there is no formal education nor certification requirement for this job in TX. Most employers require HS or GED and some prefer Associate or Bachelor degrees. Certainly salaries will be higher for folks with degrees. https://www.veterinarianedu.org/texas-veterinary-assistant/
I'm not sure what your criteria are for popularity.
I'm not sure what your criteria are for popularity.