Vet tech schools in Illinois
Looking for veterinary technician schools in Illinois? There are 8, including 6 public colleges and 2 private career schools. Vet teches in Illinois earn a median $46,440 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 8
- Public colleges
- 6
- Median pay in IL
- $46,440
8 veterinary technician schools
School results
Fox College
Tinley Park, IL · Private
- Veterinary technician
- Medical assistant
- Physical therapist assistant
- +1
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Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg, IL · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +11
Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College
Rockford, IL · Private
- Veterinary technician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +8
What vet teches earn in Illinois
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $46,440
- $22.33 an hour
- Typical range
- $38,580–$60,520
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in IL
- 5,040
- 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 Illinois?
We list 8 schools in Illinois with veterinary technician programs: 6 public colleges and 2 private career schools. Campuses are in Moline, Tinley Park, Normal, Joliet, and Champaign.
Are there community college veterinary technician programs in Illinois?
Yes. 6 public colleges in Illinois 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 Illinois?
Among the 8 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,672 to $21,601. 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 Illinois?
The median pay for vet teches in Illinois is $46,440 a year, and most earn between $38,580 and $60,520, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a veterinary technician school in Illinois?
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)
- Florida (13)
- Texas (13)
- Ohio (11)
- Pennsylvania (11)
- Arizona (9)
- New York (9)
- Oklahoma (8)
- Washington (8)
- Puerto Rico (8)
- Iowa (7)
- Michigan (6)
- North Carolina (6)
- Wisconsin (6)
- Georgia (5)