Careers · Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Texas

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Texas

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 Texas the median pay is $39,410 a year, 17% below the national median of $47,380.

$39,410median pay in Texas, per year

$36,040–$46,780middle half earn

16,730employed in Texas

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

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Who is hiring in Texas

9,035open roles like this on employer career sites, 682 in Texas or remote

208employers hiring

5,559posted in the last 7 days

CA · OH · TXwhere most openings are

Openings in Texas and remote

VCS Health Tech (Lead Optician)- San Antonio TX · Veterans Health Administration · San Antonio, Texas · $56706–$73735
VCS Health Tech (Lead Optician)- Houston TX · Veterans Health Administration · Houston, Texas · $64449–$83804
Supply Technician · Veterans Health Administration · Dallas, Texas · $44285–$57571
Medical Records Technician (Coder) Auditor · Veterans Health Administration · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) · Remote · $69905–$90882
Special Investigative Services Technician (SIS Technician) · Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Three Rivers, Texas · $59897–$76741
Special Investigative Services Technician · Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Bastrop, Texas · $61282–$78515
Medical Records Tech (Coder-Outpatient) · Veterans Health Administration · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) · Remote · $57963–$75350
SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (OFFICE AUTOMATION) · Air Education and Training Command · Lackland AFB, Texas · $51201–$66563

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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 Texas

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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in other states

District of Columbia · $61,270 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

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