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Job outlook for emergency veterinary technicians in the United States
Emergency veterinary technician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected emergency veterinary technician job growth rate is 20% from 2018-2028.
About 24,100 new jobs for emergency veterinary technicians are projected over the next decade.
Emergency veterinary technician salaries have increased 12% for emergency veterinary technicians in the last 5 years.
There are over 88,559 emergency veterinary technicians currently employed in the United States.
There are 109,185 active emergency veterinary technician job openings in the US.
The average emergency veterinary technician salary is $38,689.
Are emergency veterinary technician jobs in demand?
Emergency veterinary technician job and salary trends over time
Emergency veterinary technician jobs over time
Emergency veterinary technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88,559 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 81,708 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 82,574 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 79,611 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 77,186 | 0.02% |
Average emergency veterinary technician salary over time
Emergency veterinary technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $38,689 | $18.60 | +2.7% |
| 2025 | $37,686 | $18.12 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $36,726 | $17.66 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | $35,637 | $17.13 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $34,666 | $16.67 | +2.2% |
Emergency veterinary technician jobs by state
Most common states for emergency veterinary technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 162 | 22% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 126 | 18% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 155 | 16% |
| 4 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 465 | 15% |
| 5 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 201 | 15% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 195 | 15% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 91 | 15% |
| 8 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 2,988 | 14% |
| 9 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 808 | 14% |
| 10 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 497 | 14% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,346 | 13% |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 921 | 13% |
| 13 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,491 | 12% |
| 14 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 990 | 12% |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 691 | 12% |
| 16 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 108 | 12% |
| 17 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 955 | 11% |
| 18 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 788 | 11% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 205 | 11% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 63 | 11% |
Most common cities for emergency veterinary technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawrenceville | 2 | 6% | $31,202 |
| 2 | Gainesville | 6 | 5% | $35,902 |
| 3 | Lafayette | 1 | 4% | $38,942 |
| 4 | Fort Myers | 2 | 3% | $36,296 |
| 5 | Antioch | 2 | 2% | $48,659 |
| 6 | Avondale | 2 | 2% | $39,200 |
| 7 | Lawrence | 2 | 2% | $43,466 |
| 8 | Blaine | 1 | 2% | $37,542 |
| 9 | Marietta | 1 | 2% | $31,213 |
| 10 | Brandon | 1 | 1% | $36,270 |
| 11 | Daly City | 1 | 1% | $48,883 |
| 12 | Lakewood | 1 | 1% | $38,966 |
| 13 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $31,202 |
| 14 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $44,116 |
| 15 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $47,704 |
| 16 | Fresno | 1 | 0% | $48,550 |
| 17 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $35,759 |
| 18 | Kansas City | 1 | 0% | $32,788 |
Emergency Veterinary Technician job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of emergency veterinary technician experts
University of North Texas
NENA
What general advice would you give to an Emergency Veterinary Technician?
Elyse Zavar PhD: Prior to entering the field, gaining hands-on experience through internships and volunteer opportunities can help new professionals not only stand out in the job market, but many employers will recognize and count these as years of experience thus increasing salaries. When offered a position, research comparable salaries and do not be afraid to negotiate salary, among other benefits, when discussing a job offer.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Emergency Veterinary Technicians to find work opportunities?
April Heinze: There are job opportunities within the public safety communications field all across the United States. Prospective candidates simply need to go to the local, county, and/or state municipality websites and search for job vacancies.