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What veterinary technicians make
Median
$47,380
Starting out
$35,710
Specialist or lead
$63,180
The national median is $47,380 a year and the bottom tenth start near $35,710. The survey title is Veterinary Technologists and Technicians, which is exactly this job. Emergency and specialty hospitals and research labs pay at the top of the range, small general practices at the bottom.