Demand for veterinary technicians increasing

Jamie Henneman
Aug 16, 2023
Aug 16, 2023

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The demand for veterinary technicians to work in the field of animal care is expected to grow by as much as 20 percent in the next 10 years, creating opportunity for trained workers.

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