Also called: Equine Dentist, Horse Dental Technician
Files down sharp points and fixes problems in horses' teeth, working with veterinarians.
Puts a speculum in a sedated horse's mouth and uses a long motorized file to 'float' its teeth smooth so it can chew and wear a bit comfortably. Visits a dozen horses a day.
Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Equine dentistry school plus certification (IAED); rules vary by state.
Ways in: Trade school, Certification, Apprenticeship. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Equine Science, Animal Science.
Growing about average. Niche.
Low risk for 10 years. Power floats and imaging help, but working in a horse's mouth safely is hands-on large-animal work.
Classes: Biology, Agriscience (FFA), Anatomy & physiology, Business or entrepreneurship.
Official data: O*NET occupation 45-2093.
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