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How to become veterinary technologists and technicianseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Healthcare Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$47,380
25th–75th pct. $38,910–$57,650
Top pay (est.)
$82,100
Top 10% $63,180
Pay in 5 years
$56,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$66,800est.
$57,500–$77,600
Outlook score
67/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
16%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+9.4%
13K openings / yr

How to become veterinary technologists and technicians

Typical education
Associate's degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Key skills

Critical Thinking
4.0
Active Listening
3.9
Speaking
3.8
Reading Comprehension
3.8
Monitoring
3.5
Complex Problem Solving
3.1
Judgment and Decision Making
3.1
Social Perceptiveness
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Medicine and Dentistry
4.5
Customer and Personal Service
4.4
Chemistry
4.0
Biology
4.0
Education and Training
3.8
English Language
3.8
Mathematics
3.6
Computers and Electronics
3.5

What the work involves

Assisting and Caring for OthersMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsHandling and Moving ObjectsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgePerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicPerforming General Physical ActivitiesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Important abilities

Near VisionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive Reasoning

Education of workers

High school diploma
41%
Associate's degree
26%
Post-secondary certificate
15%
Some college
7%
Doctoral degree
6%
Bachelor's degree
5%

Training before entry

1–3 months
41%
3–6 months
25%
None / short demo
19%
6–12 months
13%
1–2 years
2%

Related work experience

6–12 months
31%
None
20%
1–2 years
17%
3–6 months
12%
2–4 years
10%
1–3 months
7%
4–6 years
2%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as veterinary technologists and technicians

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.