Vet tech schools in Pennsylvania

Looking for veterinary technician schools in Pennsylvania? There are 11, including 3 public colleges, 3 private nonprofit schools, and 5 private career schools. Vet teches in Pennsylvania earn a median $46,430 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
11
Public colleges
3
Median pay in PA
$46,430
Cities with schools
2

11 veterinary technician schools

School results

  1. Great Lakes Institute of Technology

    Erie, PA · Private

    • Veterinary technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +8

  2. Harcum College

    Bryn Mawr, PA · Private

    • Veterinary technician
    • Dental assistant
    • Dental hygienist
    • +5

  3. Institute of Medical Careers

    Pittsburgh, PA · Private

    • Veterinary technician
    • Welding
    • CDL & truck driving
    • +3

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  5. Johnson College of Technology

    Scranton, PA · Private

    • Veterinary technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +10

  6. Lancaster County Career & Technology Center

    Willow Street, PA · Public

    • Veterinary technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +7

  7. Laurel Technical Institute - Meadville, PA

    Meadville, PA · Private

    • Veterinary technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Phlebotomy
    • +5

  8. Lehigh Carbon Community College

    Schnecksville, PA · Public

    • Veterinary technician
    • HVAC technician
    • CNC machining
    • +12

  9. Manor College

    Jenkintown, PA · Private

    • Veterinary technician
    • Dental assistant
    • Dental hygienist
    • +1

  10. Northampton County Area Community College

    Bethlehem, PA · Public

    • Veterinary technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +17

  11. Vet Tech Institute

    Pittsburgh, PA · Private

    • Veterinary technician

  12. YTI Career Institute - York

    York, PA · Private

    • Veterinary technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Medical assistant
    • +8

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What vet teches earn in Pennsylvania

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

Vet tech salary in PennsylvaniaHow to become a vet tech

Median pay
$46,430
$22.32 an hour
Typical range
$36,480–$60,280
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in PA
6,620
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 Pennsylvania?

We list 11 schools in Pennsylvania with veterinary technician programs: 3 public colleges, 3 private nonprofit schools, and 5 private career schools. Campuses are in Pittsburgh, Bryn Mawr, Scranton, Willow Street, and York.

Are there community college veterinary technician programs in Pennsylvania?

Yes. 3 public colleges in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?

Among the 10 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $9,203 to $24,776. 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 Pennsylvania?

The median pay for vet teches in Pennsylvania is $46,430 a year, and most earn between $36,480 and $60,280, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a veterinary technician school in Pennsylvania?

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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