Vet tech schools in Florida
We found 13 schools offering veterinary technician training in Florida, with campuses in Tampa, Hollywood, Orlando, and Cape Coral and more. Vet teches in Florida earn a median $46,380 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 13
- Public colleges
- 10
- Median pay in FL
- $46,380
- Cities with schools
- 6
13 veterinary technician schools
School results
Aparicio-Levy Technical College
Tampa, FL · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Automotive technician
- EMT & paramedic
- +2
Cape Coral Technical College
Cape Coral, FL · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +8
City College - Hollywood
Hollywood, FL · Private
- Veterinary technician
- EMT & paramedic
- Surgical technologist
- +2
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Orange Technical College-West Campus
Ocoee, FL · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +9
Southern Technical College - Orlando
Orlando, FL · Private
- Veterinary technician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +2
St Petersburg College
Saint Petersburg, FL · Public
- Veterinary technician
- EMT & paramedic
- Medical billing & coding
- +10
Vet tech schools by city
- Tampa (3 within 30 mi)
- St. Petersburg (3 within 30 mi)
- Clearwater (3 within 30 mi)
- Sanford (3 within 30 mi)
- Apopka (3 within 30 mi)
- Clermont (3 within 30 mi)
What vet teches earn in Florida
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $46,380
- $22.30 an hour
- Typical range
- $36,600–$57,870
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in FL
- 11,380
- 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 Florida?
We list 13 schools in Florida with veterinary technician programs: 10 public colleges and 3 private career schools. Campuses are in Tampa, Hollywood, Orlando, Cape Coral, and Melbourne.
Are there community college veterinary technician programs in Florida?
Yes. 10 public colleges in Florida 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 Florida?
Among the 11 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,463 to $35,425. 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 Florida?
The median pay for vet teches in Florida is $46,380 a year, and most earn between $36,600 and $57,870, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a veterinary technician school in Florida?
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)
- Colorado (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)