Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians

Nova Scotia

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 occupationsPart-time workers: 17% compared to 18% for all occupations61% 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

Prince Edward Island

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 occupationsPart-time workers: 13% compared to 16% for all occupations56% 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

Saskatchewan

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 occupationsPart-time workers: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations60% 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