Veterinary technicians work in a wide variety of animal-health related fields.
Most veterinary technicians assist veterinarians in small animal veterinary practices and function in roles comparable to those of registered nurses in the human medical profession. But veterinary technicians may also work in specialty practices, zoos, aquarium, wildlife rehabilitation centers and in equine and food animal practices. In addition, veterinary technicians may pursue careers as sales representatives for pharmaceutical companies, as teachers in educational programs and as assistants in biomedical research facilities. In most states, veterinary technicians may be licensed, registered or certified, but the requirements for this vary among the states. For a complete listing of the various laws regarding the registration of veterinary technicians by state, click on the Reference Sources .