Vet tech schools
Compare 254 schools with veterinary technician programs in 50 states. Vet teches in the U.S. earn a median $47,380 a year, according to the BLS. Pick a state or city, see every campus on the map, and request info from the ones that fit.
- Schools
- 254
- States
- 50
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $47,380
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +9.4%
24 veterinary technician schools nationwide
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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +24
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
BridgeValley Community & Technical College
South Charleston, WV · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +16
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ · Public
- Veterinary technician
- CNC machining
- Automotive technician
- +13
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +29
Carrington College - Mesa
Mesa, AZ · Private
- Veterinary technician
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
Carrington College - Phoenix North
Phoenix, AZ · Private
- Veterinary technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +7
Carrington College - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · Private
- Veterinary technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Carrington College - San Jose
San Jose, CA · Private
- Veterinary technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
Carrington College - Spokane
Spokane, WA · Private
- Veterinary technician
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
Carrington College - Stockton
Stockton, CA · Private
- Veterinary technician
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus
Pleasant Hill, CA · Private
- Veterinary technician
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
Carrington College-San Leandro Campus
San Leandro, CA · Private
- Veterinary technician
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +2
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
Central Coast College
Salinas, CA · Private
- Veterinary technician
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +2
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +34
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +17
Vet tech schools by state
- California (32)
- Colorado (13)
- Florida (13)
- Texas (13)
- Ohio (11)
- Pennsylvania (11)
- Arizona (9)
- New York (9)
- Illinois (8)
- Oklahoma (8)
- Washington (8)
- Puerto Rico (8)
- Iowa (7)
- Michigan (6)
- North Carolina (6)
- Wisconsin (6)
- Georgia (5)
- Massachusetts (5)
- West Virginia (5)
- Indiana (4)
- Kentucky (4)
- Louisiana (4)
- Minnesota (4)
- Missouri (4)
- New Mexico (4)
- Oregon (4)
- South Carolina (4)
- Tennessee (4)
- Alabama (3)
- Kansas (3)
- Nevada (3)
- New Jersey (3)
- Virginia (3)
- Alaska (2)
- Nebraska (2)
- New Hampshire (2)
- Arkansas (1)
- Connecticut (1)
- Delaware (1)
- Hawaii (1)
- Idaho (1)
- Maine (1)
- Maryland (1)
- Mississippi (1)
- Montana (1)
- Rhode Island (1)
- South Dakota (1)
- Utah (1)
- Vermont (1)
- Wyoming (1)
Vet tech schools in major cities
- New York, NY
- Los Angeles, CA
- Houston, TX
- Phoenix, AZ
- Philadelphia, PA
- San Diego, CA
- Seattle, WA
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Tucson, AZ
- Sacramento, CA
- Mesa, AZ
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Long Beach, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Tampa, FL
- Cleveland, OH
- Anaheim, CA
- Stockton, CA
- Riverside, CA
- St. Petersburg, FL
- Scottsdale, AZ
- Santa Clarita, CA
- Tacoma, WA
What vet teches earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $47,380
- $22.78 an hour
- Typical range
- $35,710–$63,180
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 129,140
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +9.4%
- 13,400 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many vet tech schools are there?
We list 254 schools with veterinary technician programs in 50 states. California has the most, with 32. Together they reported 8,337 veterinary technician graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do vet teches make?
The national median pay is $47,380 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 9.4% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find vet tech schools near me?
Choose your state below or search the map by city or ZIP code. Each listing shows the school's location, type and programs, and you can request info from several schools at once.