Some states, such as Massachusetts, may not require a license. The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) oversees and administers the VTNE. In three states - Alaska, California, and Wisconsin - veterinary technicians can qualify for the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) after completing alternative degrees or by gaining on-the-job training. In most states, veterinary technicians need at least an associate degree and a license or other credential. Growth should be driven by an increase in the number of households with pets. This increase would translate to 16% job growth during that time, which is about four times faster than the average projected growth for all occupations in the U.S.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that 18,300 veterinary technologist and technician positions will be added to the U.S. If you want to help sick or injured animals, training to become a veterinary technician can give you the opportunity to enter an in-demand field in about 2-3 years.
