Veterinary assistant and lab animal caretaker
High 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.
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 ResourcesJob Growth & Salary Info
Kansas
Growth Projection: Extreme Growth
Median Salary: $24,960
National
Growth Projection: Extreme Growth
Median Salary: $29,930
Jobs labeled Growth or Extreme Growth have promising projections for the future, meaning industry's need for the job will continue to increase.
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