Compare Cytotechnologists & Veterinary Technologists and Technicians District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Cytotechnologists $64,600
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $50,100
Similar skills & knowledge

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Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

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Speaking
Talking to others.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

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skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cytotechnologists
Cytotechnologists
Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Medium

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cytotechnologists
Cytotechnologists
Low
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Medium

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cytotechnologists
Cytotechnologists
Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Medium

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Chemistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Cytotechnologists
Cytotechnologists
Low
Chemistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Medium

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Cytotechnologists
Cytotechnologists

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Associate's degree

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Licensing

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Licensing for Cytotechnologists
Cytotechnologists

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia

Certification

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Certification for Cytotechnologists
Cytotechnologists

1 related certifications

Certification for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

14 related certifications

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