Vet tech schools in North Carolina
Looking for veterinary technician schools in North Carolina? There are 6, including 6 public colleges. Vet teches in North Carolina earn a median $47,620 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 6
- Public colleges
- 6
- Median pay in NC
- $47,620
6 veterinary technician schools
School results
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +24
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +29
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Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
What vet teches earn in North Carolina
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $47,620
- $22.89 an hour
- Typical range
- $35,890–$59,420
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in NC
- 2,580
- 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 North Carolina?
We list 6 schools in North Carolina with veterinary technician programs: 6 public colleges. Campuses are in Graham, Asheville, Wilmington, Sanford, and Dallas.
Are there community college veterinary technician programs in North Carolina?
Yes. 6 public colleges in North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
Among the 6 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,338 to $11,602. 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 North Carolina?
The median pay for vet teches in North Carolina is $47,620 a year, and most earn between $35,890 and $59,420, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a veterinary technician school in North Carolina?
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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- Industrial maintenance schools (44)
- EMT and paramedic schools (43)
- Auto mechanic schools (41)
- LPN programs (39)
- HVAC schools (38)
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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)
- Iowa (7)
- Michigan (6)
- Wisconsin (6)
- Georgia (5)