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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in New Jersey

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 New Jersey the median pay is $49,050 a year, 4% above the national median of $47,380.

$49,050median pay in New Jersey, per year
$45,160–$58,600middle half earn
2,910employed in New Jersey
$47,380U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New Jersey

8,992open roles like this on employer career sites, 409 in New Jersey or remote
208employers hiring
5,518posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in New Jersey and remote

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