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Veterinary technician and assistant


What is a veterinary technician and assistant major?

Veterinary technician and/or assistant programs teach students to provide patient management, care, and clinical procedures assistance as well as owner communication under the supervision of veterinarians, laboratory animal specialists, and zoological professionals. Course topics include animal nursing care, animal health and nutrition, animal handling, clinical pathology, radiology, anesthesiology, dental prophylaxis, surgical assisting, clinical laboratory procedures, office administration skills, patient and owner management, and applicable standards and regulations.

How much do veterinary technician and assistant majors make?

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How popular is veterinary technician and assistant as a major?

Each year, around 590 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 4,350 students obtain an associate degree in veterinary technician and assistant. In 2021, 598 students received a bachelor's degree and 4,418 students received an associate degree. This is 3% more veterinary technician and assistant majors than there were in 2020. Veterinary technician and assistant is one of the most popular majors within veterinary studies.

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