How much does a health service worker make in Japan?

In Japan, pay can differ with experience, qualifications, employer type and size, location, and whether the job is full-time or part-time. This broad group includes different specialties, and working hours or shifts can matter too.

What's a typical day like?

In an animal clinic, you might set out clean tools, steady a pet while the vet examines it, and answer owners’ questions. You also check on hospitalized animals, update records, and clean the room between visits.

In Japan, routes vary: dental assistants can learn on the job, while animal-clinic assistants often study animal care at a vocational school. To become a licensed veterinary nurse, finish an approved program and pass the national exam.

In Japan, licensed veterinary nurses can draw blood and place microchips in pets when a veterinarian directs them.

Japan's figure is the average and the US figure is the median. Prices and exchange rates matter too, so it's a rough comparison.