Vet tech schools in Texas
We found 13 schools offering veterinary technician training in Texas, with campuses in Houston, San Antonio, Weatherford, and Austin and more. Vet teches in Texas earn a median $39,410 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 13
- Public colleges
- 9
- Median pay in TX
- $39,410
- Cities with schools
- 1
13 veterinary technician schools
School results
Austin Community College District
Austin, TX · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +25
Collin County Community College District
McKinney, TX · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +21
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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +15
Pima Medical Institute - Houston
Houston, TX · Private
- Veterinary technician
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +8
Pima Medical Institute-El Paso
El Paso, TX · Private
- Veterinary technician
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +5
Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Private
- Veterinary technician
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +2
Vet tech schools by city
- Houston (3 within 30 mi)
What vet teches earn in Texas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $39,410
- $18.95 an hour
- Typical range
- $30,320–$54,610
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in TX
- 16,730
- 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 Texas?
We list 13 schools in Texas with veterinary technician programs: 9 public colleges and 4 private career schools. Campuses are in Houston, San Antonio, Weatherford, Austin, and Brenham.
Are there community college veterinary technician programs in Texas?
Yes. 9 public colleges in Texas 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 Texas?
Among the 13 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,214 to $23,412. 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 Texas?
The median pay for vet teches in Texas is $39,410 a year, and most earn between $30,320 and $54,610, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a veterinary technician school in Texas?
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)
- Ohio (11)
- Pennsylvania (11)
- Arizona (9)
- New York (9)
- Illinois (8)
- Oklahoma (8)
- Washington (8)
- Puerto Rico (8)
- Iowa (7)
- Michigan (6)
- North Carolina (6)
- Wisconsin (6)
- Georgia (5)