What is the average salary for a vet tech?

As of 2015, the average median hourly rate for a vet tech in the United States is $13 per hour. The majority of vet techs make between $9.88 and $18.20 per hour, giving them a yearly salary of between $20,000 and $38,000.

Vet techs are assistants in veterinary offices. They are responsible for charting animals' medical data like weight and size, symptoms, and anything unusual that comes up during the examination. In addition, techs collect samples from animals, prepare and administer medication, give basic first aid, and administer vaccines. They may also assist with or prepare animals for surgical procedures.