---
title: Veterinary Technician
description: Veterinary technicians are responsible for the welfare of their animal patients. They wear many hats.
image: https://blog.aghires.com/hubfs/shutterstock_196236350-2-1-1.jpg
---
[](https://aghires.com/)
- [JOBS](https://jobs.aghires.com/jobs)
- [SEARCH JOBS](https://jobs.aghires.com/jobs)
- [SUBMIT YOUR RESUME](mailto:resumes@aghires.com)
- [INTERNSHIPS](https://jobs.aghires.com/jobs/internship)
- [CAREER ADVICE](https://blog.aghires.com/tag/career-advice)
- [FIND COMPANIES](https://jobs.aghires.com/organizations)
- [CREATE ACCOUNT](https://jobs.aghires.com/user/login)
- [HIRE TALENT](https://aghires.com/#hiring-solutions)
- [POST A JOB](https://jobs.aghires.com/products)
- [RECRUITING SERVICES](https://aghires.com/recruiting-services)
- [EXECUTIVE SEARCH](https://aghires.com/executive-recruiting)
- [POST INTERNSHIPS FOR FREE](https://jobs.aghires.com/free-internship-job-postings)
- [BACKGROUND CHECKS](https://aghires.com/background-checks)
- [ADVERTISE ON AGHIRES](https://aghires.com/advertising-opportunities)
- [INDUSTRIES WE SERVE](https://aghires.com/#industries)
- [HIRING TIPS](https://aghires.com/resources)
- [RESOURCES](https://blog.aghires.com)
- [BLOG](https://blog.aghires.com)
- [VIDEO LEARNING](https://www.youtube.com/user/AgHiresJobs)
- [AG EDUCATORS & ADVISORS](https://aghires.com/ag-classroom-resources)
- [AG HIRING TRENDS](https://aghires.com/agriculture-workforce-key-hiring-trends)
- [ABOUT US](https://aghires.com/about-us)
- [ABOUT AGHIRES](https://aghires.com/about-us)
- [WORK AT AGHIRES](https://aghires.com/careers)
- [TESTIMONIALS & CASE STUDIES](https://aghires.com/testimonials)
- [CONTACT](https://aghires.com/contact)
- [SIGN UP/SIGN IN](https://jobs.aghires.com/user/login)
# Veterinary Technician
2 Minute Read
Posted by [Deanna Solis](https://blog.aghires.com/author/deanna-solis)
Tags: [Career Advice](https://blog.aghires.com/tag/career-advice), [For Students](https://blog.aghires.com/tag/for-students)
## Overview
Veterinary technicians are responsible for the welfare of their animal patients. They wear many hats. They serve as animal nurses, patient advocates, anesthesia technicians, and more. Besides animal hospitals, veterinary techs work at private clinics, zoos, animal shelters, and on farms and ranches. The position requires a vast knowledge of medical and laboratory procedures which require years of education.
## Types of Responsibilities
- Observe the behavior and condition of animals
- Provide emergency first aid to injured animals
- Administer anesthesia to animals and monitor their vitals
- Support veterinarians during surgery
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian
- Collect samples for lab tests
- Clean and sterilize equipment and instruments for the next procedure
- Bathe animals, clip nails or claws, and cut animals’ hair
- Create detailed records of patient information
## **Salary and Job Outlook**
The median average wage for vet techs is $16.88 an hour. According to the [U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/veterinary-technologists-and-technicians.htm#tab-6), this position is projected to grow 15 percent from 2020-2030, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Over the next decade, about 10,400 openings are projected each year.
## **How to Become a Veterinary Technician**
Veterinary technicians need at least a 2-year associate’s degree and must pass a credentialing exam to become licensed, which is dependent on the requirements of the state in which they work. Most states require technicians to pass the [Veterinary Technician National Examination](https://www.aavsb.org/vtne-overview/). If you’re interested in becoming a vet tech, conduct research on universities or colleges that offer vet tech programs with a focus on agriculture. Visit your local animal clinic or a livestock farm to inquire about shadowing a technician for a day.
---
AgHires can help you find your next agriculture job. Search for jobs in agriculture, food production, horticulture, and other related industries at [AgHires.com](https://aghires.com/search/), or [s](https://aghires.com)[tart your job search here](https://aghires.com).
Follow us on [**Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/AgHiresJobs/) and [**Twitter**](https://twitter.com/AgHires)to see recent agriculture jobs, career tips, and more.
[**Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter**](https://www.subscribepage.com/aghires_agconnector_signup) and get career and job search tips weekly, plus new jobs in agriculture.
Learn all about veterinary technicians!
### [Deanna Solis](https://blog.aghires.com/author/deanna-solis)
Deanna Solis is the Marketing and Social Media Assistant at AgHires. Deanna enjoys planning and creating digital content to boost clients' exposure. AgHires helps agricultural and food production companies find the employees they need to run a successful business.
### Categories
- [Ag Fun and Facts (223)](https://blog.aghires.com/tag/ag-fun-and-facts)
- [Career Advice (200)](https://blog.aghires.com/tag/career-advice)
- [Hiring Advice (118)](https://blog.aghires.com/tag/hiring-advice)
- [For Students (54)](https://blog.aghires.com/tag/for-students)
- [Case Studies (12)](https://blog.aghires.com/tag/case-studies)
- [Featured Jobs (1)](https://blog.aghires.com/tag/featured-jobs)
### Subscribe
### Related Articles
**[Fishery Technician](https://blog.aghires.com/fishery-technician)**
**[Agronomy Sales and Management](https://blog.aghires.com/agronomy-sales-and-management)**
## **Search Jobs**
Search from thousands of jobs in agriculture and food production. Create a job seeker account to manage all jobs, easily apply to jobs, or be found by companies looking to hire.
[**Find Jobs**](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLFfg9529YaiOv%2BkPY8xs2b1qJdNsPVEdisLibckFjKRV8G7gfihP1yQj9p2B1reoa15IgwtCQDWWAV6g%2B%2FYvY0x%2FCN7%2Fi%2BvLE3n5AWyzAK6FaEcLvAnVwaYNCWLGywU%2BsMUhp1Qge9iHRB72ogKpfRYffesiN%2FjzTP4pX%2FDczq&portalId=8483802)
## **Find Talent**
Let us help you develop optimized job postings, create targeted social media recruitment campaigns, and/or have our expert Recruiters headhunt passive candidates.
[**Find Candidates**](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIi1KTIJiSLGDw6zpgUxjuqHk8BncR7Z5M2ScV0XTJr5JHxJ4w4MNCyfwG0iJUKtyi%2FcWFxTQBi%2Bs27HUAvoiNKP1tf4HUsCLK6IVX0jwDwVHp6PHoMHnhusqwyNOcDfPwgO43JRd9YaM7mqNjtWg5jUZoiy2ZPWHfv3Y6eueqhsMkOsA%3D%3D&portalId=8483802)
[](https://aghires.com/)
© AgHires
###### Find Talent
- [Professional Recruiting](https://info.aghires.com/professional-recruiting)
- [Executive Search](https://info.aghires.com/executive-recruiting)
- [Job Postings & Advertising](https://aghires.com/main/clients/products)
###### Employers
- [The AgHires Difference](https://info.aghires.com/why-aghires)
- [Hiring Advice](https://blog.aghires.com/tag/hiring-advice)
- [Background Checks](https://info.aghires.com/background-checks)
###### Job Seekers
- [Find a Job](https://aghires.com/candidate/job_search/quick/results)
- [Job Alerts](https://aghires.com/main/static/signIn)
- [Career Advice](https://blog.aghires.com/tag/career-advice)
###### Contact Us
[(1-844-244-4737)](tel:18442444737)
[sales@aghires.com](mailto:sales@aghires.com)
Contact Us 24 / 7 / 365
###### Join Our Newsletter
[Privacy](https://aghires.com/privacy)
[Terms & Conditions](https://aghires.com/terms)
```json
{
"@context" : "https://schema.org",
"@type" : "BlogPosting",
"author" : {
"@type" : "Person",
"name" : "Deanna Solis",
"url" : "https://blog.aghires.com/author/deanna-solis"
},
"dateModified" : "2024-12-13T15:39:49.755Z",
"datePublished" : "2021-12-10T19:30:00.000Z",
"headline" : "Veterinary Technician",
"image" : [ "https://blog.aghires.com/hubfs/shutterstock_196236350-2-1-1.jpg" ],
"mainEntityOfPage" : {
"@id" : "https://blog.aghires.com/veterinary-technician",
"@type" : "WebPage"
},
"publisher" : {
"@type" : "Organization",
"logo" : {
"@type" : "ImageObject",
"url" : "https://blog.aghires.com/hubfs/Logos/AgHires_Logo_Black_no_tag-1.png"
},
"name" : "AgHires"
}
}
```
```json
{
"@context" : "https://schema.org",
"@id" : "https://blog.aghires.com/hubfs/AgHires_Logo_215x87-2.png#logo",
"@type" : "LocalBusiness",
"address" : {
"@type" : "PostalAddress",
"addressCountry" : "US",
"addressLocality" : "Lambertville",
"addressRegion" : "MI",
"postalCode" : "48144",
"streetAddress" : "PO Box 706"
},
"geo" : {
"@type" : "GeoCoordinates",
"latitude" : 41.75290880000001,
"longitude" : -83.624201
},
"image" : "https://blog.aghires.com/hubfs/AgHires_Logo_215x87-2.png",
"name" : "AgHires",
"openingHoursSpecification" : {
"@type" : "OpeningHoursSpecification",
"closes" : "17:00",
"dayOfWeek" : [ "Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday", "Friday" ],
"opens" : "08:00"
},
"priceRange" : "$",
"sameAs" : [ "https://www.facebook.com/AgHiresJobs/", "https://www.linkedin.com/company/aghires", "https://www.instagram.com/aghiresjobs/", "https://www.youtube.com/user/AgHiresJobs" ],
"telephone" : "(1-844-244-4737)",
"url" : "https://blog.aghires.com/"
}
```