Vet tech schools in New Jersey

We found 3 schools offering veterinary technician training in New Jersey, with campuses in Blackwood, Paramus, and Westampton. Vet teches in New Jersey earn a median $49,050 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
3
Public colleges
3
Median pay in NJ
$49,050
Cities with schools
3

3 veterinary technician schools

School results

  1. Bergen Community College

    Paramus, NJ · Public

    • Veterinary technician
    • EMT & paramedic
    • Culinary arts
    • +8

  2. Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education

    Westampton, NJ · Public

    • Veterinary technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +4

  3. Camden County College

    Blackwood, NJ · Public

    • Veterinary technician
    • CNC machining
    • Automotive technician
    • +13

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What vet teches earn in New Jersey

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Vet tech salary in New JerseyHow to become a vet tech

Median pay
$49,050
$23.58 an hour
Typical range
$37,870–$75,310
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in NJ
2,910
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 New Jersey?

We list 3 schools in New Jersey with veterinary technician programs: 3 public colleges. Campuses are in Blackwood, Paramus, and Westampton.

Are there community college veterinary technician programs in New Jersey?

Yes. 3 public colleges in New Jersey 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 New Jersey?

Among the 2 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $5,996 to $10,345. 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 New Jersey?

The median pay for vet teches in New Jersey is $49,050 a year, and most earn between $37,870 and $75,310, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a veterinary technician school in New Jersey?

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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