Compare Veterinary Technologists and Technicians & Respiratory Therapists District of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $55,900
Respiratory Therapists $104,200

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

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.

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

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

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

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.


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.

Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Low
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Respiratory Therapists
Respiratory Therapists
High

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Medium
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Respiratory Therapists
Respiratory Therapists
Very High

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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Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Low
Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Respiratory Therapists
Respiratory Therapists
Medium

Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

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Typical Level Of Training

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

Associate's degree

Typical level Of training for Respiratory Therapists
Respiratory Therapists

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

No license found in DC

Licensing for Respiratory Therapists
Respiratory Therapists

License may be required in DC


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

15 related certifications

Certification for Respiratory Therapists
Respiratory Therapists

6 related certifications

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