Best Colleges for Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

Veterinary technicians play a crucial role in animal healthcare, assisting veterinarians with medical procedures, laboratory tests, and patient care. With average graduate earnings of $31,586, this field offers stable employment in veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, and research facilities.

When evaluating programs, students should prioritize hands-on laboratory experience and clinical training opportunities. Look for schools with well-equipped facilities, strong veterinary partnerships for internships, and high pass rates on the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE). Accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association is essential for licensure eligibility.

With only 11 schools offering this specialized program nationwide, choosing the right institution requires careful consideration of curriculum quality, faculty expertise, and job placement rates upon graduation.

Schools Ranked

$31,586

Avg. Program Earnings

57.4%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 11 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, Florida	$39,009	37.5%	public
2	Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, Indiana	$37,856	83.1%	public
3	Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan	$33,993	82.2%	public
4	Wilson College Chambersburg, Pennsylvania	$32,391	51.8%	private-nonprofit
5	North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, North Dakota	$32,213	63.7%	public
6	Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, Georgia	$30,771	45.2%	public
7	Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Mississippi	$30,771	62.9%	public
8	Morehead State University Morehead, Kentucky	$28,753	47.7%	public
9	SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton, New York	$28,598	44.1%	public
10	Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, Tennessee	$27,048	53.9%	private-nonprofit
11	Murray State University Murray, Kentucky	$26,048	59.5%	public