Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
O*NET Code: 29-2056.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
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. May assist a veterinarian during surgery.
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💼 Also Known As
Animal Care Technician (Animal Care Tech)Animal Health Technician (Animal Health Tech)Animal Technician (Animal Tech)Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)Emergency Veterinary Technician (Emergency Vet Tech)Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician (Internal Medicine Vet Tech)Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)Swine Technician (Swine Tech)Veterinarian Lab Technician (Veterinary Lab Tech)Veterinarian Technician (Vet Tech)Veterinary Assistant (Vet Assistant)Veterinary Laboratory Technician (Vet Lab Tech)Veterinary Nurse (Vet Nurse)Veterinary Surgery Technician (Vet Surgery Tech)Veterinary Surgery Technologist (Vet Surgery Technologist)Veterinary Technician (Vet Tech)Veterinary TechnologistVeterinary X-Ray Operator
⚡ Skills (14)
Active Listening4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Speaking4/100
Writing3/100
Monitoring3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Active Learning3/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
Coordination3/100
+ 4 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (13)
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Animal Intelligence Software Animal Intelligence
Medical software
0FileMaker Pro
Data base user interface and query software
0McAllister Software Systems AVImark
Medical software
0Practice management software PMS
Data base user interface and query software
0Veterinary practice management software PMS
Medical software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Physician Assistants
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑2 levels)
Anesthesiologist Assistants
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑2 levels)
Veterinarians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑2 levels)
Nurse Anesthetists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑2 levels)
Anesthesiologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑2 levels)
Emergency Medicine Physicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑2 levels)
Urologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑2 levels)
Pediatric Surgeons
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑2 levels)
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians → Anesthesiologist Assistants
Transition Difficulty: Moderate (81% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (13)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 3
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
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