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Originally Posted by s13silviagirl  Wow, you got a lot of really good responses! I was curious as to what school you were looking into? I too am having a huge career change!  I am getting out of the Navy (after doing it for 6 years!), and this was a career that I am also very interested in!
AND to the current Vet techs....
Do you normally get health insurance and other benifits? or is it something out of pocket for you?
What is your average pay?
Thanks! |
I do get health insurance. right now its not the best. I've had better at other clinics. I have money taken out of my paycheck before taxes to pay for my insurance. Benefits are usually late to be given. Right now i have to be there for a year before i get vacation days, sick days, 401k, and some other stuff.
as for pay, its not the best if your looking to make good money. I"m having enough trouble trying to move out on my own right now. Lets just say i'm not making anywhere near 50k.... I think vet techs deserve so much more. without us, vet's wouldn't be able to do anything. The two vets i work for would be helpless without their crew of techs. The doctors do the surgeries but we are the ones who run the show.