Difference between vet technician and vet technologist?

I was wondering if someone could tell me the difference between a veterinary technician and a veterinary technologist? Does one make more money than the other? Does one have a better chance of getting jobs than the other? Or is it pretty much the same? Thank you!

The difference is the degree. The AVMA policy on terminology states that a veterinary technologist is someone with a bachelors degree in veterinary technology. However, only one state in the US legally recognizes the title "veterinary technologist" and in all the rest the credential granted with always be licenesed/registered/certified "veterinary technician" regardless of whether the person has an associates degree or a bachelors degree.

You can make more money with a bachelors degree if you choose the right type of career--research, teaching, working for drug companies, working in specialty practice, etc. But it's as common that you will make the same money as any other veterinary technician right off the bat.

The difference is in the amount of education. The AVMA recognizes those with a bachelors degree in veterinary technology as a veterinary technologist rather than a veterinary technician. However, only one state in the US currently recognizes the title "veterinary technologist" and in all the others a credentialed person will be title a "veterinary technician" regardless of the degree-AAS or BS.

Someone with a bachelors degree may make more money if they choose the right career path--research, working for a drug company, teaching, working in a specialty practice, etc. However it's as likely that they will start out making the same as any veterinary technician until they prove themselves a more valuable asset because the bachelors degree in veterinary technology is so uncommon.