Can You Make $100K as a Vet Tech?!

[@directfaith]

I loved this video! i’m a tech student and people don’t talk about how to expand and move up the scale as a tech enough. it’s always encouraging seeing techs expanding and being appreciated! :)

[@jenniferlyonsvts]

Thank you, and I agree! I recently read somewhere that people that stay with the same job for a long time are more likely to make less money than people who take new opportunities as they come up. Employers are more likely to offer pay increase to new employees than to existing ones. So keep that in mind!

[@PauletteGoddard-g9b]

omg Polly jumping on the table @6:20 made me cry so hard. your videos are magnificent.

[@jenniferlyonsvts]

Haha thank you! She is the biggest trouble maker, and she always loves when I have the camera out 😂

[@rahelutamac]

I work as a cna at a hospital and starting school soon for vet tech and salary is one thing I was worrying about. Working with animals is one thing I've always wanted to do

[@linapark153]

Thank you for taking the time to make these videos! I work as a vet tech assistant and appreciate all your educational content. I am hoping to go to tech school in the future and these videos help so so much!

[@jenniferlyonsvts]

Thank you so much, and good luck!

[@moongoddess5550]

This is something I wish more people talked about. I’ve been very hesitant to go into vet med because of the salary… but it’s always been in the back of mind that I have seen people do well in this career and that the salaries are definitely increasing, are are expected to excel in the upcoming years!

[@jenniferlyonsvts]

It sucks that people are dissuaded from doing something they are interested in due to poor pay because the field needs people so badly. Hopefully we can get the field to the point where this is not the case anymore!

[@gsanchez5116]

@@jenniferlyonsvts I am deciding between PTA school and VT school and the decison is so hard for me, I want to help both people and animals. Both programs are the same amount of time and the same cost, but sadly Vet tech as a job is so low paying compared to PTA that I may chose PTA solely based off that 😢if they need people so bad, I wish they would pay more and show more appreciation towards their techs that they need more of! It's disappointing 😢

[@JesusDiaz-kp1si]

Being new to the Emergency your videos helped me so much and made me want to pursue a VTS! Happy to have you back and thank you!

[@jenniferlyonsvts]

That’s awesome, good luck! Let me know if there are any topics you’re super interested in!

[@taylorchristensen3356]

Your videos really help me too with school, I’m working on starting my hours I need and the application for vet tech school too, and you’re really helpful, thank you

[@jenniferlyonsvts]

I’m so glad they’re helpful! Good luck with your application!

[@energymasterjo]

Research vet tech in nyc- starting pay $32-$44 /hr currently depending on location

[@wallijay]

Thank you for taking out the time to make this video.

[@jenniferlyonsvts]

Thank you for watching!

[@itsshini1123]

welcome back! your vids always are helpful and we use them all the time in class!

[@jenniferlyonsvts]

Thank you so much that's so exciting to hear! I am planning more in the coming weeks so if you have any requests I am all ears! (next video planned is likely ECG interpretation)

[@hayleymalesa79]

Very informative video, thank you for the info! Love your videos, very inspiring!

[@jenniferlyonsvts]

Thank you so much!

[@TopgunOD]

This was very insightful! I've been working with animals for 5+ years and have my veterinary assistant certification. However, i live in a small town and most clinics/hospitals require veterinary experience How do they expect the field to grow if they refuse to offer employment to introductory experience. Any advice? :/

[@jenniferlyonsvts]

It can be hard to get your foot in the door. I recommend just talking directly to the managers as many people are open to training new hires even if they don’t directly say so in hiring ads.

[@viralcontent366]

I done my 2 years diploma in animal health care and technology in India so what should I do now , if I want to settle in canada???

[@jenniferlyonsvts]

I’m not very familiar with Canadian vet tech regulations, but here is a website that may be helpful. www.canadianveterinarians.net/public-resources/careers-in-veterinary-medicine/registered-veterinary-technician-technologists/