Summary Veterinary Technician near Vancouver (BC)
Find key facts and figures about working as a veterinary technician. The following information is applicable to all Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104).
Description
Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians provide technical support to veterinarians by caring for animals and assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health disorders. They are employed in veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, animal shelters, humane societies, zoos, animal research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies and government. Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians who are supervisors are included in this unit group.
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Requirements
College or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.
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Wages
$21.00/hour
Median wage in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Prospects
Limited
The job prospects are limited in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Jobs
16 jobs
advertised near Vancouver (BC)
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Competencies
- Instructing
- Monitoring
- Time Management
- Management of Material Resources
- Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
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