Job prospects Registered Animal Health Technologist in the Edmonton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Edmonton Region. 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton region:

• Approximately 930 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): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology