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Occupational Report
for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (29-2056)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines.
Employment Outlook
for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average.Reasonable employment opportunities exist. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
There are 3 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 3
are listed below.
Job Openings from the Web
for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web.
These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot
validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no
longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.
There are 4 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 4
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Industries of Employment
for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers |
Ownership |
2008
Employment |
|
Total, All Industries
|
All |
1,313 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Private |
1,223 |
|
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
|
Private |
1,220 |
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Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
|
Private |
1,220 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
State |
41 |
|
Educational Services
|
State |
41 |
|
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
|
State |
41 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Local |
44 |
|
Educational Services
|
Local |
33 |
|
Public Administration
|
Local |
11 |
|
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
|
Local |
11 |
Educational Requirements
for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Workers must have moderate-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
- Administer Animal Immunology
- Administer Injections
- Administer Medications
- Analyze Blood Samples
- Apply Animal Psychology
- Apply Artificial Insemination Techniques
- Apply Biological Theory
- Apply Health And Sanitation Standards
- Apply Knowledge Of Hazardous Disposal Techniques
- Apply Statistical Methods
- Collect Specimens For Medical Tests
- Draw Blood
- Groom Animals
- Identify Livestock Characteristics
- Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
- Operate X-Ray Machines
- Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
- Provide Customer Service
- Recognize Animal Abuse Or Neglect
- Recognize Disease And Parasites In Animals
- Retrieve Files And Charts
- Schedule Appointments
- Understand Animal Habits And Needs
- Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
- Use Algebra
- Use Biological Testing Instruments
- Use Clinical Sterilizing Techniques
- Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
- Use Laboratory And Surgical Procedures On Animals
- Use Medical Terminology
- Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers
for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations
The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians matches the occupation in the list.
A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed
below.
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