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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
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Health Science

Annual Salary (Wages)

Lower End Wage (10th Percentile)

$21,740($10.45/hr)

Middle Wage (50th Percentile)

$29,790($14.32/hr)

Higher End Wage (90th Percentile)

$38,700($18.60/hr)

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Job Openings (5/5)
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Job Growth Rate (5/5)
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Experience Level (2/5)
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Annual Median Wage
$ 29,790
$21,740 $38,700
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Fast Growing

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers handle routine animal care and help scientists, veterinarians, and veterinary technologists and technicians with their daily tasks.

What do they typically do

Number of Jobs

Average Annual

Job Growth +2.7%

Job Openings 1,190

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Education & Training

Education
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Associated Programs or Majors
Zoological Science Technology
Animal Science
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
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Private Training Programs

VA-3000 Veterinary Assistant

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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers handle routine animal care and help scientists, veterinarians, and veterinary technologists and technicians with their daily tasks.
What do they typically do
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +2.7%
Job Opening 1,190
Job Listings
Select a region/location in North Carolina to begin your search.
View available jobs
Education & Training
Education
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Associated Programs or Majors
Zoological Science Technology
Animal Science
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
More
License
More
Private Training Programs
VA-3000 Veterinary Assistant
More
4371
By Goal Career
Find out where to start your new journey.Get started
By Current Occupation
Find out what's next in line on your career journey.Get started
5535
Change 1164

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Work Place

Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers almost always work indoors in comfortable air temperatures. They have a lot of contact with others. Their workdays often include face-to-face discussions. Dealing with customers is a somewhat important part of this work. Being able to work well in a group or team is very important. They may sometimes be exposed to disease or infections and to contaminated materials. In this occupation, workers often are physically close to others, sometimes touching them. On a typical workday, workers often use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. This setting sometimes exposes workers to minor burns, cuts, or bites. The number of hours they work each week varies depending on the work setting and other factors.

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Knowledge/Specialties

Biology
Medicine and Dentistry
Administrative
Customer and Personal Service
Computers and Electronics
English Language

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed.

Training

Anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees - an apprenticeship may be available.

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