I would add that vet techs in many states (most maybe?) are licensed and require training in associate degree programs. Most these days have bachelor's and I'v

I would add that vet techs in many states (most maybe?) are licensed and require training in associate degree programs. Most these days have bachelor's and I've even known someone with a master's who volunteered in ecological research projects in her spare time. So yeah, with $20/hour imagine having a college degree and making $42k/year. Veterinary care up and down, including for veterinarians, is a field that is really not as lucrative as other fields that require a similar level of education.