Veterinary Technician

Careers / Veterinary Technician

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Assist veterinarians in treating animals

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Typical Education

Associate

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Annual Openings

18,500

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Median Salary

$38,560

10-Year Job Outlook

↑↑↑ 20%Strong

Projected employment change 2023-2033 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

149

Schools

181

Programs

$26k

Avg Earnings

Regions

Reading the Numbers

Earnings/yr

Median salary 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard)

ROI %

Return on investment: (Earnings − Debt) ÷ Debt. Higher = better payoff.

Debt

Median total student debt at graduation for this program

Net Price

Annual cost after grants/scholarships (avg for all students at school)

How to Get There

Multiple educational paths can lead to a career as a Veterinary Technician. Explore programs by credential level below.

Certificate95 programs

Bunker Hill Community College

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Boston, MA • Northeast

$44,141/yr

Anoka Technical College

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Anoka, MN • Midwest

$41,583/yr

+181.9% ROI

$14,750 debt

Century College

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

San Juan, PR

$40,253/yr

Century College

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

White Bear Lake, MN • Midwest

$40,253/yr

Central Oregon Community College

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Bend, OR • Northwest

$39,674/yr

+90 more Certificate programs available

Associate77 programs

Carrington College-Sacramento

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Sacramento, CA • West

$61,881/yr

+127.5% ROI

$27,197 debt

Casa Loma College-Los Angeles

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Sherman Oaks, CA • West

$56,092/yr

+113.7% ROI

$26,250 debt

Carrington College-Phoenix North

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Phoenix, AZ • Southwest

$53,596/yr

+89.4% ROI

$28,291 debt

CBD College

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Los Angeles, CA • West

$52,829/yr

+164.2% ROI

$19,995 debt

Blinn College District

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Brenham, TX • Southwest

$49,944/yr

+277.2% ROI

$13,242 debt

+72 more Associate programs available

Bachelor's8 programs

California State University-Fresno

Animal Sciences.

Fresno, CA • West

$40,311/yr

+130.3% ROI

$17,500 debt

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Animal Sciences.

Pomona, CA • West

$37,349/yr

+146.3% ROI

$15,167 debt

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Animal Sciences.

San Luis Obispo, CA • West

$33,879/yr

+65.3% ROI

$20,500 debt

California State University-Chico

Animal Sciences.

Chico, CA • West

$33,387/yr

+89.6% ROI

$17,606 debt

Angelo State University

Animal Sciences.

San Angelo, TX • Southwest

$28,820/yr

+54.7% ROI

$18,625 debt

+3 more Bachelor's programs available

Master's1 program

Case Western Reserve University

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Cleveland, OH • Midwest

$194,912/yr

+4.9% ROI

$185,764 debt

Schools by Region

Compare programs across different regions to find the best fit for you.

Midwest25 programs

Avg earnings: $36,603/yr

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH

$194,912

+4.9%

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Cincinnati, OH

$41,891

+185.6%

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Eau Claire, WI

Career outlook data from Bureau of Labor Statistics. Program earnings and ROI from College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Earnings represent median income 1 year after graduation. ROI is calculated as (Earnings - Debt) / Debt.