Job prospects Registered Animal Health Technologist near Calgary (AB)

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians near Calgary (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Calgary region:

• Approximately 1,120 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): 91%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology