Happy 2020 everyone! As you go on to make important decisions about your future and career path, it is important to do proper research and make sure that your decision is well-educated. One of the best ways to understand whether or not a career will offer future growth is to look at its “job outlook.” “Job Outlook” is a forecast of the change in the number of people employed in a particular occupation over a set period. In the United States, one of the best places to find information about job outlook is the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a division of the United States Department of Labor. The Economists there predict whether the rate of employment will increase or decrease between a base year and a target year, usually over 10 years. Below you will find the 2020 Job Outlook for dental assistant, medical assistant, veterinary assistant, veterinary tech, and surgical tech.

Dental Assistant Job Outlook (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Over the next ten years, the Dental Assistant field is supposed to grow by 11 percent (much faster than average). What do dental assistants do? They work in dental offices providing patient care, taking x rays, keeping records, and scheduling appointments. Most dental assistants work full time. In May 2018, the average annual wage for dental assistants was $38,660. It is likely that the aging population and data linking oral health and general health will lead to continued increases in the demand for preventive dental services.

Medical Assistant Job Outlook (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

The Medical Assistant field is supposed to grow by 23 percent (much faster than average) in the next 10 years. What do medical assistants do? Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in hospitals, offices of physicians, and other healthcare facilities. The average annual wage for medical assistants was $33,610 in May 2018. Over the next decade, the growth of the aging baby-boom population will continue to increase the demand for preventive medical services. It is likely that physicians will hire more assistants to perform routine administrative and clinical duties, allowing physicians to see more patients.

Veterinary Assistant Job Outlook (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

The Veterinary Assistant field is supposed to grow by 19 percent (much faster than average) in the next 10 years. What do veterinary assistants do? They handle routine animal care and help scientists, veterinarians, and others with their daily tasks. In May 2018, the average annual wage for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers was $27,540. Over the next decade, the growing demand for pets should result in a strong demand for veterinary assistants.

Veterinary Tech Job Outlook (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

The Veterinary Tech field is supposed to grow by 19 percent (much faster than average) in the next 10 years. What do Veterinary Techs do? Veterinary techs do medical tests that help diagnose animals’ injuries and illnesses in private clinics, laboratories, and animal hospitals. Both technologists and technicians must take a credentialing exam and become registered, licensed, or certified, depending on the requirements of the state in which they work. The average annual wage for veterinary techs was $34,420 in May 2018. Over the next decade, the growing demand for pets should result in a strong demand for veterinary techs.

Surgical Tech Job Outlook (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

The Surgical Tech field is supposed to grow by 9 percent (faster than average) in the next 10 years. What do Surgical Techs do? Surgical techs work in hospitals, perform clinical duties, and assist in surgical operations. The average annual wage for Surgical Tech was $ $47,300 in May 2018. Over the next decade, it is likely that advances in medical technology have made surgery safer possibly resulting in more and more operations are being performed to treat illnesses and injuries.

Where can I get training?

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