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Laboratory analysis of animal bodily samples, the preparation of vaccines for use in animals, and the preparation of animal blood and tissue samples for diagnostic purposes are conducted by veterinary technologists and technicians. These specialists may assist veterinarians in surgeries, and are also responsible for cleaning the tools, machines, supplies and equipment used in veterinary medicine. They may also take diagnostic images and fill prescriptions following veterinarian's instructions. An Associate's degree or some college training are generally required for this profession.

A Veterinary Technologist or Technician can earn a salary ranging between 24000 and 36000 based on tenure and industry expertise. Veterinary Technologists and Technicians can get a wage of Thirty Thousand Eight Hundred dollars each year.

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians have the highest salaries in Connecticut, which has average pay levels of close to about $36360. People holding this job title can get the highest pay in Health Care and Social Assistance, where they can receive an average pay rate of $44070.

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