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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
The nurse of the animal clinic: cares for animals and assists veterinarians.
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Veterinary technicians take x-rays, run lab tests, give medicines, prep animals for surgery and keep them calm. They work in clinics, animal hospitals, shelters, farms, zoos and research labs.
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High school courses that build toward it
- Veterinary Science · Career and Technical
Builds biology, which this job uses.
- Anatomy and Physiology · Science
Builds biology, which this job uses.
- Physical Education · Health and PE
Builds teaching and training, which this job uses.
- English 10 · English
Builds reading and writing, which this job uses.
- Pre-Algebra · Math
Builds math, which this job uses.
- Computer Science Principles · Computer Science
Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.
Ranked by how much the job relies on what each course teaches, from O*NET's knowledge ratings. Your school's own courses and the counselor have the final word.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians on O*NET OnLine · O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0); BLS Employment Projections 2025.