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Extra training that raises pay

• VTS (veterinary technician specialist)

  Advanced certification in emergency and critical care, anesthesia, dentistry, internal medicine and more. Years of case logs and an exam. Recognized in specialty hospitals.

• Emergency and specialty hospitals

  Higher pay, night shifts, sicker patients.

• Laboratory animal science

  Research facilities and universities. Better pay, a pension, regular hours.

• Practice manager

  Running the business side of a clinic. $60,000 to $80,000.

• Industry

  Pet food and drug companies hire technicians as sales and technical reps.