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VETERINARY ASSISTANTS AND LABORATORY ANIMAL CARETAKERS

On-The-Job Responsibilities:

Education & Outlook

Statewide

Typical Degree: High school diploma or equivalent

Employed as of 2022: 1,153

2032 Projected Openings: 2,700

Entry Level Salary: $27,860

Median Salary: $31,310

Experienced Level Salary: $40,580

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

Biology

Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Skills

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Abilities

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Problem Sensitivity

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

Institutions With Associated Majors
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Morehead State University

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Associate
  • Bachelor
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$11,012
Graduation
Graduation Rate
46.0 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$22,250

Murray State University

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Bachelor
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$11,072
Graduation
Graduation Rate
57.2 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$20,500

Owensboro Community and Technical College

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Associate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$5,452
Graduation
Graduation Rate
44.4 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$7,933
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