Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Job Description
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines.
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) is $32650 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $44142. The lowest salary reported was $23252. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) is $16.24 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $21.95. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $11.56. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $150 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $29,697 – $43,411
Indiana – n/a
Missouri – n/a
North Carolina – n/a
Ohio – n/a
Texas – n/a
These are the highest paying cities for a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
Houston, Texas –
Dallas, Texas –
This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $32650 while in 2007 it was just $30279.04
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 6% of Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)s were males while 94% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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