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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in District of Columbia

Veterinary technologists and technicians perform laboratory and clinical medical work to diagnose and treat animal diseases. They work in veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, research facilities, and diagnostic laboratories, preparing blood and tissue samples, running tests like urinalysis and blood counts, and sterilizing equipment In District of Columbia the median pay is $61,270 a year, 29% above the national median of $47,380.

$61,270median pay in District of Columbia, per year

$50,390–$80,030middle half earn

120employed in District of Columbia

$47,380U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in District of Columbia

9,000open roles like this on employer career sites, 121 in District of Columbia or remote

209employers hiring

5,525posted in the last 7 days

CA · OH · TXwhere most openings are

Openings in District of Columbia and remote

Inventory Technician · Architect of the Capitol · Washington, District of Columbia · $51957–$67543
Medical Records Technician (Coder) Auditor · Veterans Health Administration · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) · Remote · $69905–$90882
Medical Records Tech (Coder-Outpatient) · Veterans Health Administration · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) · Remote · $57963–$75350
Library Technician (Collections Specialist) · Library of Congress · Washington, District of Columbia · $70623–$91815
Solutions Architect - Strategic High Tech · Databricks · USA · Remote
Supervisory Supply Technician · Veterans Health Administration · Washington, District of Columbia · $57736–$75059

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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingWritingMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingActive Learning

Knowledge areas

Medicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceBiologyEnglish LanguageMathematics (knowledge)Chemistry

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Licenses and training in District of Columbia

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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in other states

California · $60,630 Washington · $59,740 New York · $59,010 Minnesota · $57,270 Oregon · $55,810 Virginia · $52,090 Connecticut · $50,950 Maine · $50,810 Nevada · $50,250 Michigan · $49,710

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O*NET-SOC 29-2056.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.