Vet tech schools in Los Angeles, CA

3 schools within 30 miles of Los Angeles, CA offer veterinary technician programs, and the closest is Los Angeles Pierce College in Woodland Hills, 15 miles away. Vet teches in California earn a median $60,630 a year, according to the BLS.

Within 30 miles
3
Closest
15 mi
Public colleges
1
Median pay in CA
$60,630

3 veterinary technician schools within 30 mi of Los Angeles, CA

School results

  1. Los Angeles Pierce College

    Woodland Hills, CA · 15 mi · Public

    • Veterinary technician
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +5

  2. Platt College-Los Angeles

    Alhambra, CA · 16 mi · Private

    • Veterinary technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +4

  3. Integrity College of Health

    Pasadena, CA · 19 mi · Private

    • Veterinary technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +1

What vet teches earn in California

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

Vet tech salary in CaliforniaHow to become a vet tech

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 Los Angeles?

The closest are Los Angeles Pierce College (Woodland Hills, 15 mi), Platt College-Los Angeles (Alhambra, 16 mi), and Integrity College of Health (Pasadena, 19 mi). In total, 3 schools within 30 miles teach veterinary technician.

How much do veterinary technician programs near Los Angeles cost?

For the 3 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $13,270 to $27,551. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.

How much do vet teches make near Los Angeles?

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 Los Angeles?

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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