Summary Animal Care Technician in Canada
Find key facts and figures about working as an animal care technician. The following information is applicable to all Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104).
Description
Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians provide technical support to veterinarians by caring for animals and assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health disorders. They are employed in veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, animal shelters, humane societies, zoos, animal research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies and government. Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians who are supervisors are included in this unit group.
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Requirements
College or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.
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Wages
$21.00/hour
Median wage in Canada
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
80 jobs
advertised in Canada
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Competencies
- Instructing
- Monitoring
- Time Management
- Management of Material Resources
- Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
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