Job prospects Veterinary Technologist in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 1,360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 90%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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