Employment for veterinary technicians will grow by 19 percent, much faster than the average for all occupations, through 2033, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Veterinary medicine is a field that is not adversely affected by the economy, so it does offer stability. The public's love for pets coupled with higher disposable incomes will encourage continued demand for workers in this occupation. During the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, pet adoptions and pet sales surged. Post pandemic, pet ownership continues to rise and veterinary services continue to be needed. There should be strong opportunities for veterinary technicians in clinics, animal hospitals, biomedical facilities, humane societies, animal control facilities, diagnostic laboratories, wildlife facilities, drug or food manufacturing companies, and food safety inspection facilities.
The DOL report that veterinary technicians will have good opportunities in areas such as public health, food and animal safety, national disease control, and biomedical research on human health problems. Veterinary technicians who assist veterinarians who treat farm animals will be in strong demand. Competitions for jobs in aquariums and zoos is expected to be very strong as a result of low turnover, the attractiveness of these positions, and slow growth in the construction of new facilities.