Veterinary Software Support Specialist

Also called: Vet Practice Software Trainer

Helps vet clinics set up and use their practice management software.

A day in the life

Answers calls from clinics whose appointment system crashed, trains staff on a new records system, and reports bugs to developers. Vet tech experience is a big plus.

Pay over a career

Starting
$40k
Typical
$50k
High
$65k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate or vet tech background plus software training.

Ways in: 2-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Veterinary Technology, Information Technology.

Outlook

Growing about average. Steady.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

High risk for 10 years. AI chat support already handles most routine software questions; fewer human support staff are hired for the tricky cases.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Computer applications, Biology, Speech & debate, Keyboarding.

Official data: O*NET occupation 15-1232.

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