Activities | Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums to prevent diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and conduct laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. |
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Outlook | Faster-than-average-job growth |
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Median Income | $25,400 in the year 2004 |
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Work Context & Conditions | Most full-time veterinary technologists and technicians work about 40 hours a week, although some work 50 or more hours a week |
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Minimum Education Requirements | Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree
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Skills | Learning Strategies, Critical Thinking, Instructing, Active Listening, Mathematics, Active Learning, Reading Comprehension, Speaking |
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Abilities | Oral Expression, Problem Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension |
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Interviews | Katherine L |
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