"How long does it take to become a veterinary technician in New Jersey?"

"Most paths into the veterinary technician field take 1 to 5 years, depending on whether you complete a trade school program, a registered apprenticeship, or a combination of both."

"What apprenticeships are available for veterinary technicians in New Jersey?"

"In New Jersey, registered apprenticeships are administered through the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Registered Apprenticeship, which works with employers and trade union locals to register programs. See the apprenticeship section above for office contact details."

How to Become A Veterinary Technician in New Jersey

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

"According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), veterinary technicians in New Jersey earned a median annual wage of approximately $49,050. Employment concentration in New Jersey is roughly 0.82 of the national average, meaning fewer workers per capita than the U.S. as a whole."

Q: "Do veterinary technicians need a license in New Jersey?"

"Yes. New Jersey requires state-level licensing or registration for veterinary technicians, administered by the Department of Law and Public Safety - Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. See the licensing section above for credential types and current requirements."

Q: "What is the job outlook for veterinary technicians in New Jersey?"

"New Jersey currently employs approximately 2,910 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 9.1% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034."

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

New Jersey employs approximately 2,910 veterinary technicians according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $49,050 ¹. Nationally, veterinary technician employment is projected to grow 9.1% from 2024 to 2034, with about 14,300 openings per year ². This page covers how to become a veterinary technician in New Jersey, including licensing requirements, training programs, and salary data.

Quick Answers About Becoming A Veterinary Technician in New Jersey

How do I become a veterinary technician in New Jersey? New Jersey requires credentials such as VETERINARIAN. The licensing authority is the Department of Law and Public Safety - Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners ³. You also need to complete an approved training program or apprenticeship.

How long does it take? Most paths take 1 to 5 years depending on whether you choose trade school, an apprenticeship, or a combination of both.

Do I need a license in New Jersey? Yes. New Jersey has licensing or registration requirements for veterinary technicians. The Department of Law and Public Safety - Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners oversees licensing ³. See the licensing section below for details.

What do veterinary technicians earn in New Jersey? The median annual wage for veterinary technicians in New Jersey is $49,050 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $37,870 and experienced professionals can earn $75,310 or more ¹.

At a Glance

Training paths: trade school, community college, or apprenticeship
Typical timeline: 1 to 5 years depending on the path
Licensing authority: Department of Law and Public Safety - Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Median wage (New Jersey): $49,050 per year ¹
Exam requirement: Third-party exam required

Veterinary Technician License Requirements in New Jersey

The Department of Law and Public Safety - Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners oversees veterinary technician licensing in New Jersey ³.

License Types

License	Requirements
VETERINARIAN

Additional Requirements

Background check: No criminal record prohibitions
Exam: Third-party exam required
Experience: No experience required

License information sourced from CareerOneStop ⁴.

Veterinary Technician Wages by Metro Area in New Jersey

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Wages by Metro Area in New Jersey

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025 OES data), veterinary technologists and technicians wages in New Jersey vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
New York-Newark-Jersey City	4,850	$59,680	$61,500	$46,560	$78,500
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington	3,370	$48,340	$50,820	$36,850	$65,120
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton	430	$46,650	$46,770	$36,870	$59,110
Trenton-Princeton	180	$47,820	$50,460	$36,820	$70,490
Atlantic City-Hammonton	80	$46,010	$45,830	$35,330	$61,650

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Top Metros for Veterinary technicians in New Jersey

The metropolitan areas listed below report the highest veterinary technician employment within New Jersey according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025).

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage
Trenton-Princeton	180	$47,820
Atlantic City-Hammonton	80	$46,010

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for veterinary technicians in New Jersey? New Jersey currently employs approximately 2,910 veterinary technicians ¹. Nationally, veterinary technician employment is projected to grow 9.1% from 2024 to 2034 ².

Can I work as a veterinary technician in New Jersey with an out-of-state license? Contact the Department of Law and Public Safety - Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for details on reciprocity and credential transfer.

What training programs are available in New Jersey? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs. Use the school finder above to search for accredited programs in New Jersey.

How much do veterinary technicians earn in New Jersey compared to the national average? The median annual wage for veterinary technicians in New Jersey is $49,050, which is $3,070 above the national median of $45,980 according to BLS data ¹.

Citations

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/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎
Department of Law and Public Safety - Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Licensing Information: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/vet/Pages/default.aspx ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
CareerOneStop - Licensed Occupations: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-licenses.aspx ↩︎

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)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)