Major · CIP 01.83

Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

22 international students graduated in Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians in the 2024–25 academic year. 96 four-year schools offer it.

Not STEM-designated · OPT up to 12 monthsAgriculture & Environment
22
International graduates, 2024–25
1 bachelor's
12 months
OPT after graduation
96
Four-year schools that offer it
2
Related occupations

Occupations related to Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Veterinary Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-205613,400 openings a year · 20 LCA filings13,400+9.4%$47,38020
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal CaretakersSOC 31-909623,200 openings a year · 1 LCA filings23,200+9.1%$38,1501

College teaching in this field: Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology