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Occupational Report for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (29-2056) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines.

Employment Outlook for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Statewide Employment Analysis 2010 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians There are 7 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 7 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Veterinary Technician 4/26/12 Madras DOE
Animal Health Technician - Temporary/On-Call Relief 4/10/12 Clackamas $17.27/hr
Veterinary Technician 4/6/12 Canyonville $9.50/hr to $15.00/hr DOE
Veterinary Technician 3/23/12 Hillsboro
Veterinary Technician 3/3/12 Tualatin
Certified/Licensed Veterinary Technician 11/2/11 Coos Bay $14.00/hr to $18.00/hr DOE
Veterinary Technician 10/18/11 Eugene
Job Openings from the Web for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 22 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 22 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Veterinary Technician 5/18/12 Tualatin Banfield Pet Hospital/Mars Glo
Animal Health Technician - Temporary/On-Call Relief 5/17/12 Clackamas Clackamas County
CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN 5/15/12 Portland Banfield Pet Hospital/Mars Glo
Veterinary Technician 5/15/12 Hillsboro Banfield Pet Hospital/Mars Glo
Veterinary Technician 5/1/12 Madras
REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN 4/25/12 Medford Express Employment Professionals
CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN 4/20/12 Gresham Banfield
CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN 4/20/12 Gresham Banfield
Veterinary Technician 4/20/12 Tualatin Banfield
Veterinary Technician 4/20/12 Portland Banfield
Veterinary Technician 4/20/12 Hillsboro Banfield
Certified Veterinary Technician - New hospital in Portland - Glisan St. Station! 4/20/12 Portland Banfield
Veterinary Technician 4/20/12 Eugene Banfield
CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN 4/20/12 Portland Banfield
CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN 4/20/12 Gresham Banfield
Veterinary Technician 4/20/12 Beaverton Banfield
P/T Certified Veterinary Technician - VCA Woodstock Animal Hospital 4/10/12 Portland VCA Antech, Inc.
ER/ICU Technician - VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists 4/10/12 Clackamas VCA Antech, Inc.
Licensed Veterinary Technician - VCA Raleigh Hills Animal Hospital 4/10/12 Portland VCA Antech, Inc.
Certified Veterinary Technician - VCA Jackson Animal Hospital 4/10/12 Medford VCA Antech, Inc.
Veterinary Technician 3/21/12 Hillsboro Banfield Pet Hospital/Mars Global Petcare
Veterinary Technician 3/1/12 Tualatin Banfield Pet Hospital/Mars Global Petcare
State of Oregon License Information for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
License License Authority Web Site
Veterinary Technicians Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board
Wages for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Region ---------------- 2011 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $10.74 $12.38 $14.87 $17.11 $18.72 $14.85 $30,889
Multnomah / Washington 11.02 12.39 14.50 16.52 18.31 14.55 30,262
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 10.61 12.19 14.93 17.00 18.32 14.70 30,587
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 10.99 12.32 13.52 14.69 17.99 13.85 28,823
Lane 10.22 11.23 13.87 16.54 19.38 14.20 29,526
Douglas 10.05 10.79 12.63 14.77 16.05 12.78 26,574
Jackson / Josephine 9.94 10.57 11.60 13.84 17.88 12.74 26,499
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 10.37 12.04 14.68 17.09 18.38 14.48 30,129
Clackamas 15.28 16.05 17.33 18.69 22.43 17.97 37,385
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2010 2020 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 1,403 1,699 296 21.1% 30 27 57
Multnomah / Washington 595 710 115 19.3% 12 11 23
Clackamas 168 227 59 35.1% 59 34 93
Lane 156 182 26 16.7% 3 3 6
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 113 132 19 16.8% 2 2 4
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 111 131 20 18.0% 2 2 4
Jackson / Josephine 99 111 12 12.1% 1 2 3
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 90 98 8 8.9% 1 2 2
Douglas 22 27 5 22.7% 1 0 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 19 23 4 21.1% 0 0 1
Morrow / Umatilla 18 23 5 27.8% 5 4 9
Klamath / Lake 16 17 1 6.2% 1 3 4
Baker / Union / Wallowa 14 16 2 14.3% 0 0 1
Coos / Curry 12 14 2 16.7% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 8 11 3 37.5% 3 2 5
Grant / Harney / Malheur 7 7 0 0.0% 0 0 0

These estimates do not include self-employment. Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Industry
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Ownership 2010
Employment
Total, All Industries All 1,403
Total, All Industries Private 1,322
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 1,313
Total, All Industries State 35
Educational Services State 35
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools State 35
Total, All Industries Local 39
Educational Services Local 30
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Local 30
Educational Requirements for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Workers must have an associate degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
  • Administer Animal Immunology
  • Administer Injections
  • Administer Medications
  • Analyze Blood Samples
  • Apply Animal Psychology
  • Apply Artificial Insemination Techniques
  • Apply Biological Theory
  • Apply Health And Sanitation Standards
  • Apply Knowledge Of Hazardous Disposal Techniques
  • Apply Statistical Methods
  • Collect Specimens For Medical Tests
  • Draw Blood
  • Groom Animals
  • Identify Livestock Characteristics
  • Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
  • Operate X-Ray Machines
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Provide Customer Service
  • Recognize Animal Abuse Or Neglect
  • Recognize Disease And Parasites In Animals
  • Retrieve Files And Charts
  • Schedule Appointments
  • Understand Animal Habits And Needs
  • Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Biological Testing Instruments
  • Use Clinical Sterilizing Techniques
  • Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
  • Use Laboratory And Surgical Procedures On Animals
  • Use Medical Terminology
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
Carrington College - Portland
2004 Lloyd Center, 3rd Floor
Portland, OR 97232-1309
Phone: (503) 761-6100
Programs of Training:
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219-7132
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Treasure Valley Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Veterinarians 49%
Veterinary Assistants And Laboratory Animal Caretakers 42%