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Credentials that raise your pay
Veterinary technician specialty
Extra certification in anesthesia, emergency and critical care, dentistry, internal medicine or behavior. Takes several years of case logs plus an exam.
Laboratory animal technician certification
Opens research institution jobs, which keep regular hours.
Practice management
Experienced technicians often move into running the clinic.
Bachelor's completion online
Several accredited programs, including distance learning options at Purdue University, let you top up an associate degree.