Veterinary Assistants/Laboratory Animal Caretakers

in California

Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine post-operative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists. Exclude "Nonfarm Animal Caretakers" (39-2021). [More Details...]

Skills - Importance and Competence Level for this occupation (1-low, 100-high)

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Skills	Importance	Competence Level
Active Listening	77	52
Equipment Selection	77	43
Information Organization	77	40
Science	83	45

Employment Projections

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Area	Estimated Year - Projected Year	Employment		Employment Change		Annual Avg Openings
		Estimated	Projected	Number	Percent
California	2018 - 2028	12,600	15,300	2,700	21.4	25,240

Wages

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Area	Time Period	Hourly Mean	Hourly by Percentile
			25th	Median	75th
California	2023	$20.15	$18.12	$18.81	$22.14

Education

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Workers must have a Short-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation.However, those with related work experience would have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Data for Training Programs not available.

Job Openings from JobCentral National Labor Exchange

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