Job outlooks for Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians
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animal health technician (32104)
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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.
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Newfoundland and LabradorUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Regional outlooks
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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Prince Edward IslandGood
The employment outlook will be Good for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 73%
- Universities (NAICS 6113): 22%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 87% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 13% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 56% of animal health technologists and veterinary technicians work all year, while 43% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 12% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 88% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 54% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 43% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
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Nova ScotiaVery good
The employment outlook will be Very good for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it easy to find work.
This number of registered veterinary technicians (RVTs) in Nova Scotia has grown considerably in recent years, yet the occupation continues to have a shortage of workers. Several new veterinary hospitals and private practices have opened, increasing the number of positions available. Jobseekers should have little trouble finding work, and these conditions are expected to persist for the foreseeable future.
This occupation has historically been characterized by high rates of turnover and attrition due to a high level of responsibility and stress relative to pay, as well as very variable working conditions from one practice to another. The shortage of RVTs has put considerable upward pressure on wages during the past decade, which may improve opportunities for jobseekers and could slow the rate of turnover.
In addition to the technical skills required for this occupation, candidates should also be good communicators and able to cope with the emotional stress inherent in the role.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 850 people work in this occupation.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 94%
- Universities (NAICS 6113): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 83% compared to 82% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 17% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 61% of animal health technologists and veterinary technicians work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of animal health technologists and veterinary technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 7% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 93% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 55% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 20% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Very good for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it easy to find work.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Annapolis Valley region:
- Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Very good for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it easy to find work.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Cape Breton region:
- Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Very good for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it easy to find work.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 94%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Very good for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it easy to find work.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the North Shore region:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Very good for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it easy to find work.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Southern region:
- Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%
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New BrunswickModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Increasing numbers of pet adoptions will continue to support demand for this occupation.
- A completed diploma in Animal Health Technology or Veterinary Technology is usually required.
- Registration with the New Brunswick Veterinary Medical Association is required.
- Opportunities will be greater for those who are willing to work a flexible schedule, as working evenings, weekends, and holidays is common.
- These jobs are typically physically demanding, as workers often need to lift heavy animals.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in New Brunswick:
- Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): more than 95%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 86% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 14% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 60% of animal health technologists and veterinary technicians work all year, while 40% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: less than 5% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: more than 95% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 30% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 59% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 16% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:
- Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Moncton - Richibucto region:
- Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:
- Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%
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QuebecLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in Quebec:
- Approximately 4,350 people work in this occupation.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 85%
- Universities (NAICS 6113): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 80% compared to 82% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 20% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 64% of animal health technologists and veterinary technicians work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of animal health technologists and veterinary technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 8% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 92% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 76% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Limited for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:
- Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:
- Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Capitale-Nationale region:
- Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 92%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Centre-du-Québec region:
- Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 70%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 94%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Estrie region:
- Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 91%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Limited for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Lanaudière region:
- Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Laurentides region:
- Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:
- Approximately 1,970 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
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The employment outlook will be Limited for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Mauricie region:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 94%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
- Approximately 1,970 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
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The employment outlook will be Limited for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Montérégie region:
- Approximately 1,060 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 86%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Outaouais region:
- Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 76%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Limited for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 93%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 7%
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OntarioModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
- The majority of these professionals work in veterinary services
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
- Favourable levels of consumer spending on veterinary and related services, and a growing pet population
- Opportunities to support biosecurity and livestock disease prevention
- The use of telemedicine technologies under certain circumstances is expected to expand business prospects
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
- The Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians regulates the professional standards of veterinary technicians and veterinary technologists
- In order to use the designation 'Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in the province, candidates must meet the requirements of the Association, including successful completion of the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE).
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in Ontario:
- Approximately 10,550 people work in this occupation.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 87%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 81% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 19% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 63% of animal health technologists and veterinary technicians work all year, while 37% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of animal health technologists and veterinary technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 6% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 94% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 25% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 56% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 24% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 970 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Kingston - Pembroke region:
- Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 1,880 people work in this occupation.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 90%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the London region:
- Approximately 520 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 91%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:
- Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 95%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 93%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Northwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Northwest region:
- Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 87%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 970 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 91%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:
- Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Toronto region:
- Approximately 3,200 people work in this occupation.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 91%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Windsor - Sarnia region:
- Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%
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ManitobaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by consumer spending on veterinary and other pet services, a growing number of pet owners, and increasing interest in animal therapy and treatments. Across Canada pet ownership increased significantly during the pandemic and has continued to grow, particularly for dog ownership.
- Key trends include biosecurity and livestock health and productivity for the agriculture and animal food production sectors.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in Manitoba:
- Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 63%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 15%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 12%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 87% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 72% of animal health technologists and veterinary technicians work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 22% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 78% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 31% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 42% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 20% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the North Central region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the North Central region:
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 60%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 30%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 10%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the South Central region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the South Central region:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 60%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 30%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 10%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Southeast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Southeast region:
- Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 65%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 16%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 15%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Winnipeg region:
- Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 92%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
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SaskatchewanModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in Saskatchewan:
- Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 68%
- Universities (NAICS 6113): 25%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 84% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 60% of animal health technologists and veterinary technicians work all year, while 40% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of animal health technologists and veterinary technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 13% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 87% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 33% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 15% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 50% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 18% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 91%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:
- Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 70%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 28%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:
- Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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AlbertaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in Alberta:
- Approximately 3,600 people work in this occupation.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 89%
- Universities (NAICS 6113): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 83% compared to 80% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 17% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 71% of animal health technologists and veterinary technicians work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of animal health technologists and veterinary technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 6% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 94% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 56% compared to 19% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 21% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:
- Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Calgary region:
- Approximately 1,580 people work in this occupation.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 94%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Camrose - Drumheller region:
- Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Edmonton region:
- Approximately 930 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 89%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
- Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 92%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Red Deer region:
- Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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British ColumbiaLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in British Columbia:
- Approximately 3,900 people work in this occupation.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 94%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 75% compared to 78% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
- 62% of animal health technologists and veterinary technicians work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of animal health technologists and veterinary technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 9% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 91% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 26% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 35% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 22% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 2,450 people work in this occupation.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 95%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Limited for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 520 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%
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Yukon TerritoryUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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NunavutUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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