Vet tech schools in Santa Clarita, CA

3 schools within 30 miles of Santa Clarita, CA offer veterinary technician programs, and the closest is Los Angeles Pierce College in Woodland Hills, 17 miles away. Vet teches in California earn a median $60,630 a year, according to the BLS.

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

3 veterinary technician schools within 30 mi of Santa Clarita, CA

School results

  1. Los Angeles Pierce College

    Woodland Hills, CA · 17 mi · Public

    • Veterinary technician
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +5
  2. Integrity College of Health

    Pasadena, CA · 27 mi · Private

    • Veterinary technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Medical billing & coding
    • +1
  3. High Desert Medical College

    Lancaster, CA · 27 mi · Private

    • Veterinary technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +6

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 Santa Clarita?

The closest are Los Angeles Pierce College (Woodland Hills, 17 mi), Integrity College of Health (Pasadena, 27 mi), and High Desert Medical College (Lancaster, 27 mi). In total, 3 schools within 30 miles teach veterinary technician.

How much do veterinary technician programs near Santa Clarita cost?

For the 3 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $13,270 to $29,627. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.

How much do vet teches make near Santa Clarita?

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 Santa Clarita?

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.