Vet tech schools in Washington
We found 8 schools offering veterinary technician training in Washington, with campuses in Renton, Spokane, Bellingham, and Longview and more. Vet teches in Washington earn a median $59,740 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 8
- Public colleges
- 5
- Median pay in WA
- $59,740
- Cities with schools
- 4
8 veterinary technician schools
School results
Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WA · Public
- Veterinary technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +16
Carrington College - Spokane
Spokane, WA · Private
- Veterinary technician
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
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Pierce College District
Lakewood, WA · Public
- Veterinary technician
- EMT & paramedic
- Medical billing & coding
- +4
Pima Medical Institute - Renton
Renton, WA · Private
- Veterinary technician
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +4
Pima Medical Institute - Seattle
Seattle, WA · Private
- Veterinary technician
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +3
Vet tech schools by city
What vet teches earn in Washington
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $59,740
- $28.72 an hour
- Typical range
- $46,390–$77,300
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in WA
- 2,290
- 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 Washington?
We list 8 schools in Washington with veterinary technician programs: 5 public colleges and 3 private career schools. Campuses are in Renton, Spokane, Bellingham, Longview, and Lakewood.
Are there community college veterinary technician programs in Washington?
Yes. 5 public colleges in Washington 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 Washington?
Among the 8 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $5,997 to $42,335. 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 Washington?
The median pay for vet teches in Washington is $59,740 a year, and most earn between $46,390 and $77,300, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a veterinary technician school in Washington?
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)
- Texas (13)
- Ohio (11)
- Pennsylvania (11)
- Arizona (9)
- New York (9)
- Illinois (8)
- Oklahoma (8)
- Puerto Rico (8)
- Iowa (7)
- Michigan (6)
- North Carolina (6)
- Wisconsin (6)
- Georgia (5)