Vet tech schools in Tennessee

We found 4 schools offering veterinary technician training in Tennessee, with campuses in Chattanooga, Gallatin, Columbia, and Memphis. Vet teches in Tennessee earn a median $42,810 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
4
Public colleges
4
Median pay in TN
$42,810

4 veterinary technician schools

School results

  1. Chattanooga State Community College

    Chattanooga, TN · Public

    • Veterinary technician
    • Welding
    • Automotive technician
    • +12

  2. Columbia State Community College

    Columbia, TN · Public

    • Veterinary technician
    • EMT & paramedic
    • Respiratory therapist
    • +2

  3. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis

    Memphis, TN · Public

    • Veterinary technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +14

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  5. Volunteer State Community College

    Gallatin, TN · Public

    • Veterinary technician
    • Dental assistant
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +8

What vet teches earn in Tennessee

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

Vet tech salary in TennesseeHow to become a vet tech

Median pay
$42,810
$20.58 an hour
Typical range
$31,660–$57,040
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in TN
1,640
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 Tennessee?

We list 4 schools in Tennessee with veterinary technician programs: 4 public colleges. Campuses are in Chattanooga, Gallatin, Columbia, and Memphis.

Are there community college veterinary technician programs in Tennessee?

Yes. 4 public colleges in Tennessee 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 Tennessee?

Among the 4 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $4,734 to $14,315. 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 Tennessee?

The median pay for vet teches in Tennessee is $42,810 a year, and most earn between $31,660 and $57,040, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a veterinary technician school in Tennessee?

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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