Job prospects Veterinarian Assistant in the Fredericton–Oromocto

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians" in the Fredericton–Oromocto or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Fredericton–Oromocto. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

  • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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