How long does veterinary technician training take near Chelsea?

Veterinary technician certificate programs near Chelsea typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework.

How much do veterinary technicians earn in Massachusetts?

According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), veterinary technicians in Massachusetts earned a median annual wage of approximately $49,540. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range was approximately $37,500 to $64,470 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

How many veterinary technician schools are near Chelsea?

Suffolk County reports approximately 20 veterinary technician related establishments employing about 600 workers (BLS QCEW, 2024). Compare the schools listed above for tuition, duration, and credential alignment with the local employer base.

Best Vet Tech Programs in Chelsea, Massachusetts (2026)

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Quick answer: Veterinary technicians in Massachusetts earn a median of $49,540 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This page lists accredited veterinary technician schools near Chelsea, Massachusetts with local wage data and median graduate earnings for each school.

Several training options serve veterinary technician students near Chelsea, Massachusetts, from short certificates to longer hands-on programs. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $49,540 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Chelsea Quick Facts

Metric	Value	Source
State median annual wage	$49,540	BLS OEWS, May 2025
Massachusetts pay range (10th to 90th percentile)	$37,500 to $64,470	BLS OEWS, May 2025
Boston, MA metro median wage	$50,970	BLS OEWS, May 2025
National job outlook (2024 to 2034)	+9.1% growth, about 14,300 openings per year	BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
State employment	3,990 workers	BLS OEWS, May 2025
Suffolk County establishments	20	BLS QCEW, 2024
Suffolk County industry employment	600	BLS QCEW, 2024
Suffolk County unemployment rate	3.9%	BLS LAUS, 2024
Massachusetts location quotient	1.32	BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Chelsea. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Suffolk County and Massachusetts figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.

Vet Technician Schools near Chelsea

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U.S. Median Pay $47,380 $22.78 per hour

Job Outlook 9.1% 12,200 jobs (2024–2034)
14,300 openings/yr

Popular Online Programs In Massachusetts

Veterinary-Technician Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $47,380 $22.78/hr

Average Salary $49,120 $23.61/hr

Salary Range

$35,710 10th pctl

$47,380 Median

$63,180 90th pctl

10th Percentile $35,710 $17.17/hr

25th Percentile $38,910 $18.71/hr

75th Percentile $57,650 $27.72/hr

90th Percentile $63,180 $30.38/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed129,140

Growth (2024-2034)9.1%

Annual Openings14,300

Jobs per 1,0000.8

Next Steps

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