Also called: Vet Tech (Aquarium)
Assists veterinarians caring for aquarium and rescued marine animals.
Vet techs draw blood from sea turtles, run lab tests, prep surgeries, and help with medical training sessions.
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 degree in veterinary technology plus credentialing.
Ways in: 2-year college, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Veterinary Technology.
Growing much faster than average (about 8% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. AI runs some lab readouts, but drawing blood from turtles and helping with surgeries stays hands-on.
Classes: Biology, Chemistry, Health science CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-2056.
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