Vet tech schools in Anaheim, CA
8 schools within 30 miles of Anaheim, CA offer veterinary technician programs, and one is in Anaheim itself. Vet teches in California earn a median $60,630 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 8
- Closest
- 8 mi
- Public colleges
- 1
- Median pay in CA
- $60,630
8 veterinary technician schools within 30 mi of Anaheim, CA
School results
Platt College-Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 7.6 mi · Private
- Veterinary technician
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +3
Stanbridge University
Irvine, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Veterinary technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Physical therapist assistant
- +1
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Platt College-Ontario
Ontario, CA · 18 mi · Private
- Veterinary technician
- Medical assistant
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- +2
San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario
Ontario, CA · 19 mi · Private
- Veterinary technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +6
Platt College-Riverside
Riverside, CA · 27 mi · Private
- Veterinary technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +2
Platt College-Los Angeles
Alhambra, CA · 27 mi · Private
- Veterinary technician
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +4
What vet teches earn in California
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $60,630
- $29.15 an hour
- Typical range
- $48,240–$75,860
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in CA
- 11,310
- 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
What are the closest veterinary technician schools to Anaheim?
The closest are Platt College-Anaheim (Anaheim, 8 mi), Stanbridge University (Irvine, 13 mi), and Mt. San Antonio College (Walnut, 14 mi). In total, 8 schools within 30 miles teach veterinary technician.
How much do veterinary technician programs near Anaheim cost?
For the 7 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $6,490 to $45,372. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do vet teches make near Anaheim?
Across California, the median pay is $60,630 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a veterinary technician school in Anaheim?
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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- Rancho Santa Margarita (18 mi)
- Glendora (21 mi)
- Riverside (22 mi)
- Rancho Cucamonga (22 mi)
- Long Beach (24 mi)
- Lake Elsinore (27 mi)
- Pasadena (30 mi)
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