How much does a Veterinary Technician make?
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/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Veterinary Technician is $42,022 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $40,238 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $1,784 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Veterinary Technician | $42,022 /yr |
| Senior Veterinary Technician | $45,163 /yr |
| Veterinary Technician IV | $47,189 /yr |
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Some related job titles are Animal Care Salaries with median pay of $42,029, Animal Care Technician Salaries with median pay of $37,554, Licensed Veterinary Technician Salaries with median pay of $55,909, Registered Veterinary Technician Salaries with median pay of $51,782.
Top Paying Companies
For a Veterinary Technician in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Veterinary Technician in United States. Employers include VOSM, SafetyCall International and San Francisco SPCA.
Top Paying Companies
For Veterinary Technician in United States
| 1 | VOSM | $53,062 | |
| 2 | SafetyCall International | $49,257 | |
| 3 | San Francisco SPCA | $47,986 | |
| 4 | ZippiVet | $47,522 | |
| 5 | Trupanion | $47,057 | |
| 6 | VETMED | $45,684 | |
| 7 | US Army | $45,589 | |
| 8 | First Coast No More Homeless P | $45,467 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital | $45,086 | |
| 10 | 1st Pet | $45,016 |
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The top 5 paying industries for a Veterinary Technician in United States are Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $47,111, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $45,589, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $45,467, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $44,643, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $44,203.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$45,589
9% Higher than other industries
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$45,467
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Top paying companies in Human Resources & Staffing for Veterinary Technician are SafetyCall International and Roo Veterinary.
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What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?
Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.
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Veterinary Technician pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Veterinary Technician is $40,238 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Veterinary Technician salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 6893 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Veterinary Technician employees.
The highest salary for a Veterinary Technician in United States is $57,024 per year.
The lowest salary for a Veterinary Technician in United States is $28,393 per year.
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