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Veterinary technicians, known also as veterinary assistants, animal health technicians, or animal technicians, perform support duties to the veterinarian.
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Lab Animal Technician – specializes in the testing of biomedical advancements and product safety.
Biotechnology Technician – can specialize in animal breeding, forensics, gene therapy, fermentation, bioremediation, or DNA reagents and products.
Veterinary Technicians may be employed by veterinarians in a private practice, they may work in research laboratories, or assist with research projects in private industry or public health. Technicians prepare the examination room for animals and assist in restraining animals during exams. Under the supervision of a veterinarian, technicians may also perform laboratory tests, give injections, take vital signs, change bandages, bath or groom, or clean an animal’s teeth.
High school students should study mathematics, biology, chemistry and related courses. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Technicians are usually required to complete an associate degree.
Madison Area Technical College
Moraine Park Technical College
Northcentral Technical College
Average $25,750
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
9190 Crestwyn Hills Dr.
Memphis, TN, 38125
901/754-8620
www.aalas.org
American Veterinary Medical Association
1931 N. Meacham Road, Suite 100
Schaumburg, IL, 60173-4360
800/248-2862 or 800/321-1473 or 847/925-8070
www.avma.org
United States Animal Health Association
PO Box 8805
St. Joseph, MO, 64508
816/671-1144
www.usaha.org
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