The average annual wage of the occupations is $44,040 and $21 per hour. 2 vocational programs could be taken for the Veterinary Technologists and Technicians career. Based on BLS data, a total of 122,000 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2025 average tuition over the programs for preparing Veterinary Technologists and Technicians is $20,397. The average length of the programs is 115 hours and the average completion time is 24.00 months.
The following 2 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Veterinary Technologists and Technicians.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 141 | $20,397 | $1,284 | - | - |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians, Other | 1 | - | - | 115 Hours | 24.00 Months |
The following 18 occupations are related to Veterinary Technologists and Technicians.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Physician Assistants | 146K | $130,490 | $63 |
| Veterinarians | 78,220 | $136,300 | $66 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 47,810 | $214,200 | $103 |
| Anesthesiologists | 33,470 | $339,470 | $163 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Physicians, All Other | 310K | $248,640 | $120 |
| Pediatric Surgeons | 1,180 | $449,320 | $216 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 55,660 | $70,270 | $34 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 221K | $75,250 | $36 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | 167K | $43,100 | $21 |
| Paramedics | 98,770 | $57,450 | $28 |
| Surgical Technologists | 110K | $62,250 | $30 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 73,390 | $44,290 | $21 |
| Surgical Assistants | 18,780 | $65,190 | $31 |
| Medical Assistants | 763K | $43,350 | $21 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 116K | $37,310 | $18 |
| Phlebotomists | 137K | $43,130 | $21 |
The following 140 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Veterinary Technologists and Technicians. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.