Vet tech schools in Alabama

Looking for veterinary technician schools in Alabama? There are 3, including 2 public colleges and 1 private career school. Vet teches in Alabama earn a median $36,590 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
3
Public colleges
2
Median pay in AL
$36,590

3 veterinary technician schools

School results

  1. Coastal Alabama Community College

    Bay Minette, AL · Public

    • Veterinary technician
    • Plumbing
    • Welding
    • +11

  2. Jefferson State Community College

    Birmingham, AL · Public

    • Veterinary technician
    • EMT & paramedic
    • Construction technology
    • +5

  3. Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville

    Huntsville, AL · Private

    • Veterinary technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Dental assistant

What vet teches earn in Alabama

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Vet tech salary in AlabamaHow to become a vet tech

Median pay
$36,590
$17.59 an hour
Typical range
$28,590–$49,060
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in AL
1,880
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 veterinary technician schools are in Alabama?

We list 3 schools in Alabama with veterinary technician programs: 2 public colleges and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Bay Minette, Birmingham, and Huntsville.

Are there community college veterinary technician programs in Alabama?

Yes. 2 public colleges in Alabama offer veterinary technician. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does veterinary technician school cost in Alabama?

Among the 3 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $9,086 to $19,201. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do vet teches make in Alabama?

The median pay for vet teches in Alabama is $36,590 a year, and most earn between $28,590 and $49,060, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a veterinary technician school in Alabama?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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