CAREERS IN THE ANIMAL INDUSTRY 1

Abstract

There are many jobs within the animal industry. The top occupations within the animal industry

include veterinarian, veterinary assistant, veterinary technologist, veterinary technicians, and

veterinary x-ray operator. A veterinary technician in Minnesota has many different places they

could work. Some examples of places a veterinary technician could work in Minnesota include

Banfield Pet Hospital, VCA Animal Hospitals, PetVet Clinic, All Creatures Veterinary Clinic,

Minnesota Zoo, and Kelley Animal Hospital. In Minnesota, there are 2,807 licensed veterinary

technicians working within the animal industry. This job has an amazing outlook at a growing

rate of 19%. There are about 301 annual job openings for a veterinary technician. The median

wage for a veterinary technician in Minnesota is around $37,510 per year. To become a

veterinary technician in Minnesota, a person would need to graduate from an accredited

veterinary technician program, pass the Veterinary Technician National Exam, and finally

complete the Minnesota certification application. In conclusion, a veterinary technician does not

make very much money per year but there is a good job growth.

Keywords: ​Veterinary, Technician, Minnesota