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How Much Do Vet Techs Make?

People often ask me how much do vet techs make?  I know how much I make, but I’m not going to share that.  According to many websites, like Simply Hired, they claim the average vet tech makes about $35,000 a year.  This seems very high in my opinion.

Vet Tech Week October 11th to the 17th

National Veterinary Technician Week is coming soon!  This year it is October 11th to the 17th.  This is a great time to remember all the vet techs who work hard to help take care of your pets.  If you have a special vet tech in your life, why not stop by the clinic and drop [...]

Should I Go to Veterinary Technician School Full-time or Part-time?

For some people who are currently thinking about going back veterinary technician school only going part-time might seem like a logical move. But here are some reasons why it might not be such a smart move.

Three New Vet Tech Specialties

According to the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) there are three new specialties that us vet techs can specialize in.

Great Vet Tech Job Description

If you someone who just wants to know what vet techs do, a great vet tech job description can tell you all you need to know.  Being a veterinary technician is one of the hardest but emotionally rewarding job you can have.  If you love animals and don’t mind getting dirty, its the job for [...]

The Average Vet Tech Salary

Several organizations release information yearly on what is the average vet tech salary each year.  This is why you often see differences in the average salary.  Some of these include the US government, the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) and also tech schools themselves will release the average salary of their graduates.