Why can I work and make all the money I want and still Draw social security and still tax my checks? Wendy: You can, after full retirement age... somewhere from 65-66 (depending on your birth year). Before that, nope... just not what the Social Security regulations allow. At that point, they will pay full SS payments and recalculate the benefit each year too!
That being said, while veterinary technicians often have to complete a college program that is accredited by the AVMA and get either an Associateâs Degree or a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in the field, the assistants only need a high school diploma or a GED to get a job in the field.
Income Levels. The national average for veterinary assistants was $11.75 per hour or $24,430 annually, for full-time workers, according to 2011 figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.or veterinary assistants who enjoy their work and want to earn advancement, training as a veterinary technician or technologist is another career option. They actively assist the veterinarian in providing care to animals, in much the same way nurses and diagnostic technicians support human doctors.