Animal Health Technician Salary in Rapid City, SD

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How much does an Animal Health Technician make in Rapid City, SD? The average Animal Health Technician salary in Rapid City, SD is $36,915 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $35,381 and $41,154. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Animal Technician (Part-Time)

OmniAb - Dixon , CA

About This Role We are seeking a part-time Animal Technician who will be responsible for monitoring daily animal health and welfare while performing animal husbandry duties to maintain the quality ...

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Licensed Veterinary Technician - Small Animal Internal Medicine

Pet Emergency Clinic & Referral Center - Spokane , WA

Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Relocation assistance ... If you are a Licensed Veterinary Technician with a passion for small animal internal medicine and ...

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Animal Care Technician (ACT)

Peninsula Humane Society - San Mateo , CA

Animal Care Technician FLSA Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt; Union Salary: $21.22 - $23.00 per hour ... It is our mission is to build healthy relationships between people and animals. PHS/SPCA is truly ...

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Pet Boarding/Daycare Animal Care Technician

My Pet's Vet - San Antonio - San Antonio , TX

My Pet's Place in San Antonio, Texas is looking for an animal care technician/ receptionist with ... Health and Dental Care Plans E04JI8009m2r406iqet

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Registered Veterinary Technician

Hot Springs Animal Hospital - Murrieta , CA

Join the dedicated team at Hot Springs Animal Hospital! Located in the heart of Murrieta California ... Health insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Vision insurance Schedule ...

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Veterinary Technician

Lakeside Animal Hospital (Florida) - Odessa , TX

... paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The Veterinary Technician is responsible for assisting ... Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ...

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What does an Animal Health Technician do?

Common responsibilities of an Animal Health Technician

Follow all hospital standard procedures and protocols, both current and future, as contained within the training manuals or as written or communicated by doctors or other supervisory staff.

August 31, 2022

Prepares culture media, chemicals, standard and buffer solutions.

September 08, 2022

Requires dexterity in handling delicate instruments and hazardous materials and the ability to accurately discern colors and measure laboratory materials.

September 16, 2022

Maintains the highest level of professionalism and respect when dealing with other staff members, guests, and regulatory representatives.

December 08, 2022

Assist in developing procedures aimed at improving program functions within the research environment and compliance with regulatory entities.

February 19, 2023

Hands-on experience using a laptop PC for PLC, servo, and VFD troubleshooting and repairing machine controls and circuitry per NEC.

February 19, 2023

Understand and perform necropsy techniques and other diagnostic or clinical diagnostic techniques.

March 16, 2023

Provides guidance to others regarding handling, immobilization, anesthesia, analgesia, aseptic surgical technique, euthanasia, and post-surgical care for animals.

March 20, 2023

Performs a variety of technical duties involved in support of tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data in support of research activities.

April 16, 2023

Monitor the health and welfare of animals within the shelter and provide medical care under the direction of staff veterinarians.

April 28, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Animal Health Technician in Rapid City, SD

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What is the average salary for Animal Health Technician in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Animal Health Technician in Rapid City, SD. The base salary for Animal Health Technician ranges from $35,381 to $41,154 with the average base salary of $36,915. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $35,381 to $41,154 with the average total cash compensation of $36,915.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$36,915	$35,381 - $41,154
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$36,915	$35,381 - $41,154

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Animal Health Technician Salary Near Rapid City, SD

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Deadwood, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,383 - $39,993	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Gillette, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,530 - $41,327	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Pierre, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,493 - $38,957	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Casper, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,273 - $43,355	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Sheridan, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,647 - $43,790	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Dickinson, ND	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,211 - $44,446	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD

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About Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City is located at 44°04′34″N 103°13′42″W / 44.076188°N 103.228299°W / 44.076188; -103.228299. The downtown elevation of Rapid City is 3,202 feet (976 m) and Rapid City sits in the shadow of Black Elk Peak, which at 7,242 feet (2,207 m), is the highest point east of the Rocky Mountains. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 55.49 square miles (143.71 km2), of which 55.41 square miles (143.5 km2) is land and 0.08 square mile (0.2 km2) is water. Rapid City is located on the eastern edge of the Black Hills, and is split in half by the Dakota Hogback. ...

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About Rapid City, South Dakota Rapid City is located at 44°04′34″N 103°13′42″W / 44.076188°N 103.228299°W / 44.076188; -103.228299. The downtown elevation of Rapid City is 3,202 ....More

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