Vet tech schools in Arizona

Looking for veterinary technician schools in Arizona? There are 9, including 2 public colleges and 7 private career schools. Vet teches in Arizona earn a median $46,300 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
9
Public colleges
2
Median pay in AZ
$46,300
Cities with schools
9

9 veterinary technician schools

School results

  1. Carrington College - Mesa

    Mesa, AZ · Private

    • Veterinary technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +3

  2. Carrington College - Phoenix

    Phoenix, AZ · Private

    • Veterinary technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +2

  3. Carrington College - Phoenix North

    Phoenix, AZ · Private

    • Veterinary technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +7

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  5. Carrington College-Tucson

    Tucson, AZ · Private

    • Veterinary technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +3

  6. Mesa Community College

    Mesa, AZ · Public

    • Veterinary technician
    • Electrician
    • Carpentry
    • +14

  7. Pima Community College

    Tucson, AZ · Public

    • Veterinary technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +25

  8. Pima Medical Institute - East Valley

    Mesa, AZ · Private

    • Veterinary technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +2

  9. Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix

    Phoenix, AZ · Private

    • Veterinary technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Phlebotomy
    • +4

  10. Pima Medical Institute-Tucson

    Tucson, AZ · Private

    • Veterinary technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Phlebotomy
    • +7

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What vet teches earn in Arizona

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

Vet tech salary in ArizonaHow to become a vet tech

Median pay
$46,300
$22.26 an hour
Typical range
$37,870–$58,350
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in AZ
3,970
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 Arizona?

We list 9 schools in Arizona with veterinary technician programs: 2 public colleges and 7 private career schools. Campuses are in Mesa, Phoenix, and Tucson.

Are there community college veterinary technician programs in Arizona?

Yes. 2 public colleges in Arizona 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 Arizona?

Among the 6 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,405 to $48,877. 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 Arizona?

The median pay for vet teches in Arizona is $46,300 a year, and most earn between $37,870 and $58,350, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a veterinary technician school in Arizona?

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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