Job prospects Veterinarian Assistant in the Halifax Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Halifax 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 good for Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (NOC 32104) in the Halifax region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 320 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): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology