Also called: Animal Disease Lab Technician
Runs tests on animal samples to diagnose diseases and catch outbreaks.
Tests samples from poultry farms for bird flu, runs blood panels sent from vet clinics, and identifies bacteria from a sick calf. State labs are the front line against animal disease outbreaks.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in biology, microbiology, or animal science.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Microbiology, Biology, Animal Science.
Growing about average. Steady.
Medium risk for 10 years. Automated analyzers and AI slide readers handle more tests; sample prep, troubleshooting and outbreak work stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Microbiology elective, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-4021.
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