Also called: LATG
Provides skilled care for research animals and assists with procedures.
Gives medications, collects samples, assists the vet during surgeries, and keeps detailed health records.
Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate plus AALAS certification (ALAT, LAT, LATG).
Ways in: 2-year college, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Veterinary Technology (associate), Animal Science.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Estimate.
Low risk for 10 years. Giving meds, collecting samples and assisting surgery on animals are hands-on skills; demand is steady.
Classes: Biology, Animal science CTE, Chemistry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-4021.
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