Vet tech schools in Iowa
We found 7 schools offering veterinary technician training in Iowa, with campuses in Sioux City, Ankeny, Davenport, and Estherville and more. Vet teches in Iowa earn a median $45,560 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 7
- Public colleges
- 7
- Median pay in IA
- $45,560
7 veterinary technician schools
School results
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +24
Eastern Iowa Community College
Davenport, IA · Public
- Veterinary technician
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +21
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville, IA · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +10
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Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
Northeast Iowa Community College - Calmar
Calmar, IA · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
What vet teches earn in Iowa
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $45,560
- $21.90 an hour
- Typical range
- $36,290–$63,860
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in IA
- 1,220
- 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 Iowa?
We list 7 schools in Iowa with veterinary technician programs: 7 public colleges. Campuses are in Sioux City, Ankeny, Davenport, Estherville, and Council Bluffs.
Are there community college veterinary technician programs in Iowa?
Yes. 7 public colleges in Iowa 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 Iowa?
Among the 7 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $8,770 to $14,629. 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 Iowa?
The median pay for vet teches in Iowa is $45,560 a year, and most earn between $36,290 and $63,860, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a veterinary technician school in Iowa?
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)
- Illinois (8)
- Oklahoma (8)
- Washington (8)
- Puerto Rico (8)
- Michigan (6)
- North Carolina (6)
- Wisconsin (6)
- Georgia (5)