Vet tech schools in Colorado
We found 13 schools offering veterinary technician training in Colorado, with campuses in Colorado Springs, Denver, Aurora, and Grand Junction and more. Vet teches in Colorado earn a median $49,650 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 13
- Public colleges
- 7
- Median pay in CO
- $49,650
- Cities with schools
- 5
13 veterinary technician schools
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Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +20
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +8
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
Pima Medical Institute - Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · Private
- Veterinary technician
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +2
Pima Medical Institute - Denver
Denver, CO · Private
- Veterinary technician
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +7
Pima Medical Institute-Aurora
Aurora, CO · Private
- Veterinary technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +1
Technical College of the Rockies
Delta, CO · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Carpentry
- Automotive technician
- +10
Vet tech schools by city
- Denver (6 within 30 mi)
- Colorado Springs (4 within 30 mi)
- Arvada (6 within 30 mi)
- Longmont (3 within 30 mi)
- Castle Rock (4 within 30 mi)
What vet teches earn in Colorado
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $49,650
- $23.87 an hour
- Typical range
- $37,820–$60,380
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in CO
- 3,720
- 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 Colorado?
We list 13 schools in Colorado with veterinary technician programs: 7 public colleges and 6 private career schools. Campuses are in Colorado Springs, Denver, Aurora, Grand Junction, and Glenwood Springs.
Are there community college veterinary technician programs in Colorado?
Yes. 7 public colleges in Colorado 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 Colorado?
Among the 12 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,796 to $26,848. 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 Colorado?
The median pay for vet teches in Colorado is $49,650 a year, and most earn between $37,820 and $60,380, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a veterinary technician school in Colorado?
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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Vet tech schools in other states
- California (32)
- Florida (13)
- Texas (13)
- Ohio (11)
- Pennsylvania (11)
- Arizona (9)
- New York (9)
- Illinois (8)
- Oklahoma (8)
- Washington (8)
- Puerto Rico (8)
- Iowa (7)
- Michigan (6)
- North Carolina (6)
- Wisconsin (6)
- Georgia (5)