Veterinary assistant and lab animal caretaker
SOC Code
31-9096Care for animals under their charge and help scientists, veterinarians and others with additional tasks.
Recommended Education
High school diploma or equivalentOn-the-job trainingKansas Career Cluster
Agriculture, Food & Natural ResourcesHigh Demand! A career that Kansas businesses are currently struggling to hire for because there aren't enough people who are trained for it, or interested in working in it, to fill all open positions.
Job Growth & Salary Info
Kansas
Growth Projection: Extreme Growth
Median Salary: $24,960
National
Growth Projection: Extreme Growth
Median Salary: $29,930