VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

by: Shawna DeMars

Why I chose this job?

Working with animals Gain trust from many people Being a part of something you love

Their tasks

Duties • help vet with

animal care • Take and develop

x-rays• Examine samples

Responsibilities • Have to be

emotionally stable• Able to interact with

many different people

Their tasks cont.

• Prepare animals• Restrain animals• Clean ears• Clip nails• Test for parasites• Euthanize animals

Tools used

• Computers • x-rays• Medical supplies ultrasounds anesthesia machine

Education

High school classes• Science• Computers• Chemistry • Math • Heath

Education cont.

Must graduate from 2 year program

accredited by the American veterinary medical association

Salary information

Starting out 19,000 per year

Advanced education and experience = 50,000 or more per year

Hours

Full time: 40 hours Some work 50 or more hours Early or late Also work part time

Promotions/ related jobs

PROMOTIONS RELATED JOBS

Working with more animals

Taking a higher job

Veterinarians 4 more years of

school

Best part of job

Working with many animals Gain trust from many people Doing what makes you happy And being with what makes you happy

Worst part

Long hours Euthanizing animals Being emotionally stable

What I learnd

Job outlook Grow 52% from 2010 to 2020

Job prospect is expected to be excellent

Work cited

Ryan –Flynn, Mary Susan. Animals. New York:

ferguson.2010.print. “hours and earnings.” become a

veterinary technician. Become a veterinary technician 2006. web. 14 may 2012.