Vet tech schools in West Virginia

Looking for veterinary technician schools in West Virginia? There are 5, including 5 public colleges. Vet teches in West Virginia earn a median $37,700 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
5
Public colleges
5
Median pay in WV
$37,700

5 veterinary technician schools

School results

  1. Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

    Martinsburg, WV · Public

    • Veterinary technician
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +11

  2. BridgeValley Community & Technical College

    South Charleston, WV · Public

    • Veterinary technician
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +16

  3. Carver Career Center

    Charleston, WV · Public

    • Veterinary technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +7

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  5. Mountwest Community & Technical College

    Huntington, WV · Public

    • Veterinary technician
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +17

  6. Pierpont Community & Technical College

    Fairmont, WV · Public

    • Veterinary technician
    • Welding
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +12

What vet teches earn in West Virginia

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

Vet tech salary in West VirginiaHow to become a vet tech

Median pay
$37,700
$18.13 an hour
Typical range
$29,430–$48,170
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in WV
400
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 West Virginia?

We list 5 schools in West Virginia with veterinary technician programs: 5 public colleges. Campuses are in South Charleston, Charleston, Martinsburg, Huntington, and Fairmont.

Are there community college veterinary technician programs in West Virginia?

Yes. 5 public colleges in West Virginia 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 West Virginia?

Among the 5 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $4,565 to $8,325. 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 West Virginia?

The median pay for vet teches in West Virginia is $37,700 a year, and most earn between $29,430 and $48,170, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a veterinary technician school in West Virginia?

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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