Best Vet Tech Programs in Manhattan, New York (2026)

Q: "How long does veterinary technician training take near Manhattan?"

"Veterinary technician certificate programs near Manhattan 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."

Q: "How much do veterinary technicians earn in New York?"

"According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), veterinary technicians in New York earned a median annual wage of approximately $59,010. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range was approximately $47,640 to $78,760 (BLS OEWS, May 2025)."

Q: "How many veterinary technician schools are near Manhattan?"

"New York County reports approximately 120 veterinary technician related establishments employing about 2,750 workers (BLS QCEW, 2024). Compare the schools listed above for tuition, duration, and credential alignment with the local employer base."

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Quick answer: Veterinary technicians in New York earn a median of $59,010 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This page lists accredited veterinary technician schools near Manhattan, New York with local wage data and median graduate earnings for each school.

Comparing veterinary technician schools in Manhattan, New York starts with the local labor market and the credentials each program offers. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $59,010 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Manhattan Quick Facts

Metric	Value	Source
State median annual wage	$59,010	BLS OEWS, May 2025
New York pay range (10th to 90th percentile)	$47,640 to $78,760	BLS OEWS, May 2025
New York, NY metro median wage	$59,680	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	5,350 workers	BLS OEWS, May 2025
New York County establishments	120	BLS QCEW, 2024
New York County industry employment	2,750	BLS QCEW, 2024
New York County unemployment rate	4.8%	BLS LAUS, 2024
New York location quotient	0.66	BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

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

Vet Technician Schools near Manhattan

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Veterinary Technician Pay and Job Outlook

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians annual wage by percentile: $35,710 at the 10th percentile, $47,380 median, $63,180 at the 90th. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. — What veterinary technologists and technicians earn across the pay scale

Projected job growth for veterinary technologists and technicians: 134,200 jobs in 2024 to 146,400 in 2034, +9.1% change. Source: U.S. BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034. — Projected job growth for veterinary technologists and technicians

Top-paying states for veterinary technologists and technicians - District of Columbia leads at $61,270. Source: U.S. BLS OEWS, May 2025 release. — Top-paying states for veterinary technologists and technicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does veterinary technician training take near Manhattan?

Veterinary technician certificate programs near Manhattan 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 New York?

According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), veterinary technicians in New York earned a median annual wage of approximately $59,010. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range was approximately $47,640 to $78,760 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

How many veterinary technician schools are near Manhattan?

New York County reports approximately 120 veterinary technician related establishments employing about 2,750 workers (BLS QCEW, 2024). Compare the schools listed above for tuition, duration, and credential alignment with the local employer base.

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)