The following types of service count towards your qualifying years of service: 1  Active service. 2  Active duty for training. 3  Active duty for special work.  Temporary tour of active 1  duty. Full-time National Guard duty.  Active Guard/Reserve time.
Tennessee, the Volunteer State, gained statehood in 1796 and has a population of over 6,346,105 in 2010 as per U.S. Census Bureau. Tennessee is home to over 1,740 veterinary technicians. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2009 Veterinary technicians in Tennessee have an average annual salary of $20,900 or approximately $10.05 per hour. To become a veterinary technician in Tennessee you should attend a veterinary technician school.
Vet techs fresh out of school can expect to earn between $12 - $14 in most states. As you gain experience that number goes up. Vet tech salary for those with about 5 years of experience earn between $36k - $40k per year on average. The median annual income for veterinary technicians was $28,000 per year in 2008.or the first few years out  of residency, they make around $237,000 a year. The average surgeon  makes around $286,500 a year. And last but not least, the highly  trained and experienced high-end earners can make up to if not more  than $820,000 a year.