Displayed above is a general overview of the Metuchen, NJ cost of living index. The overall cost of living index in Metuchen, NJ is 139, which is 6% higher than the New Jersey average and 39% higher than the national average.
A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Technician. As you come into the hospital, it may be the veterinary technician who greets you and your pet and escorts you to the exam room.
A: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, veterinary technicians make a median wage of $30,290 per year, or $14.56 an hour, as of May 2012.