CAREER RESEARCH Jada Evans

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME ONE?

To become an veterinary technician you need
high school diploma
its recommended that you also have a veterinary technician
degree.
Thompson Rivers University has a two year on campus course to
earn your diploma. The cost for full time to earn your Animal
Health Technology Diploma is close to $7500 including fees for
textbooks.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a vet tech the job includes
assisting the doctors with the care for the animal
taking blood samples
assisting in surgery
helping with medications
HIGH SCHOOL COURSES AND GRADES NEEDED
Its necessary to take these classes while in high school
biology
English 12 67%
chemistry (C+)
Foundations of
Basic math/algebra Mathematics 11
67% (C+)
English and recommended to take a second language Biology 11
67% (C+)
Chemistry 11
67% (C+)
One grade 12
science 67%
(C+), Biology
recommended
SALARY AND EMPLOYMENT
A vet tech in Vancouver the salary is $20.15 an hour and anywhere
from $32,000 to $42,000 a year.
Vet tech employment is supposed to grow 19 percent from 2014 to
2024.
Some related careers are veterinarian, kennel technician,
laboratory animal technician, groomer and receptionist.
NECESSITIES
As a vet tech you have to have to have/be
Empathy
patience
good communication skills
detail oriented.
DISADVANTAGES

Long hours
Unexpected emergencies
Different work environments at times
Can be put into dangerous situations