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Vet tech programs in Washington

17 vet tech and veterinary assistant programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

13 schools offer these vet tech programs, and Washington has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Vet techs do medical tests that help diagnose animals' injuries and illnesses and help veterinarians with exams, care and lab work. Most have a two-year associate degree in veterinary technology, and most states require them to pass an exam. Veterinary assistants handle routine animal care; most learn on the job, and certification is optional.1

In Washington, 3 of the 17 programs take students without a high school diploma, 13 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 17 programs here are veterinary assistant course (10 programs), vet tech (associate degree, 5 programs) and vet tech apprenticeship (2 programs).

See the 17 programs

How much do vet tech programs cost in Washington?

Certificates and short courses (12 programs)
$5,156 to $17,710most of them, usually 30 to 40 weeks long
Two-year degrees (5 programs)
$8,297 to $19,173most of them, usually 60 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
73%
Working 6 months later
79%
Earned a year, estimated
about $31,800
Length
32 to 60 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Washington may also offer vet tech programs. How these figures are made

Are there free vet tech programs in Washington?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 17 vet tech and veterinary assistant programs in Washington approved for WIOA funding

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17 programs

  • Veterinary assistant courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Veterinary Assistant

    Pima Medical Institute/Renton

    Renton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pima Medical Institute/Renton, RentonVeterinary assistant course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,300
    Price if you pay yourself$12,037
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant at Pima Medical Institute/Renton
    More details about Veterinary Assistant at Pima Medical Institute/Renton
    Finished
    69%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,565
    Length
    30 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $658
    Students counted
    193
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,037
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant at Pima Medical Institute/Renton

  • Veterinary assistant courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Veterinary Assistant

    Pima Medical Institute/Seattle

    Seattle

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pima Medical Institute/Seattle, SeattleVeterinary assistant course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,300
    Price if you pay yourself$17,888
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant at Pima Medical Institute/Seattle
    More details about Veterinary Assistant at Pima Medical Institute/Seattle
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,318
    Length
    32 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    186
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,888
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant at Pima Medical Institute/Seattle

  • Veterinary assistant courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Veterinary Assisting

    Carrington College

    Spokane

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Carrington College, SpokaneVeterinary assistant course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,800
    Price if you pay yourself$17,532
    Program website, Veterinary Assisting at Carrington College
    More details about Veterinary Assisting at Carrington College
    Finished
    58%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,456
    Length
    36 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $740
    Students counted
    114
    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,532
    Program website, Veterinary Assisting at Carrington College

  • Vet tech (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Veterinary Technician

    Pima Medical Institute/Seattle

    Seattle

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pima Medical Institute/Seattle, SeattleVet tech (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$48,900
    Price if you pay yourself$22,356
    Program website, Veterinary Technician at Pima Medical Institute/Seattle
    More details about Veterinary Technician at Pima Medical Institute/Seattle
    Finished
    81%
    Working at 6 months
    95%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,216
    Length
    47 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,800
    Students counted
    107
    Earned a year, estimated
    $48,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $22,356
    Program website, Veterinary Technician at Pima Medical Institute/Seattle

  • Vet tech (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Veterinary Technician

    Pima Medical Institute/Renton

    Renton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pima Medical Institute/Renton, RentonVet tech (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$50,200
    Price if you pay yourself$19,173
    Program website, Veterinary Technician at Pima Medical Institute/Renton
    More details about Veterinary Technician at Pima Medical Institute/Renton
    Finished
    62%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,546
    Length
    60 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,531
    Students counted
    101
    Earned a year, estimated
    $50,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $19,173
    Program website, Veterinary Technician at Pima Medical Institute/Renton

  • Veterinary assistant courseHybridEducation and courses

    Veterinary Assistant

    Charter College / Vancouver

    Vancouver

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Charter College / Vancouver, VancouverVeterinary assistant course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$28,400
    Price if you pay yourself$24,555
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant at Charter College / Vancouver
    More details about Veterinary Assistant at Charter College / Vancouver
    Finished
    46%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,099
    Length
    40 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    67
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $24,555
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant at Charter College / Vancouver

  • Veterinary assistant courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Veterinary Assistant

    Bellingham Technical College

    Bellingham

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bellingham Technical College, BellinghamVeterinary assistant course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,906
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant at Bellingham Technical College
    More details about Veterinary Assistant at Bellingham Technical College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,705
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,906
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant at Bellingham Technical College

  • Vet tech (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Veterinary Technician

    Bellingham Technical College

    Bellingham

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bellingham Technical College, BellinghamVet tech (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,997
    Program website, Veterinary Technician at Bellingham Technical College
    More details about Veterinary Technician at Bellingham Technical College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    65 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,705
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,997
    Program website, Veterinary Technician at Bellingham Technical College

  • Veterinary assistant courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Veterinary Assistant

    Edmonds College

    Lynnwood

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Edmonds College, LynnwoodVeterinary assistant course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,150
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant at Edmonds College
    More details about Veterinary Assistant at Edmonds College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    22 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,150
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant at Edmonds College

  • Veterinary assistant courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Veterinary Assistant

    Renton Technical College

    Renton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Renton Technical College, RentonVeterinary assistant course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,406
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant at Renton Technical College
    More details about Veterinary Assistant at Renton Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,406
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant at Renton Technical College

  • Vet tech (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Veterinary Technology

    Yakima Valley College

    Yakima

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Yakima Valley College, YakimaVet tech (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,730
    Program website, Veterinary Technology at Yakima Valley College
    More details about Veterinary Technology at Yakima Valley College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,730
    Program website, Veterinary Technology at Yakima Valley College

  • Vet tech (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Veterinary Technology

    Pierce College

    Lakewood

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pierce College, LakewoodVet tech (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,297
    Program website, Veterinary Technology at Pierce College
    More details about Veterinary Technology at Pierce College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,297
    Program website, Veterinary Technology at Pierce College

  • Vet tech apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Cascade Veterinary Clinics Apprenticeship Program

    Wenatchee

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cascade Veterinary Clinics Apprenticeship Program, WenatcheeVet tech apprenticeshipIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Licensed Veterinary Technician at Cascade Veterinary Clinics Apprenticeship Program
    More details about Licensed Veterinary Technician at Cascade Veterinary Clinics Apprenticeship Program
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    90 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Licensed Veterinary Technician at Cascade Veterinary Clinics Apprenticeship Program

  • Veterinary assistant courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Veterinary Assistant

    Shoreline Community College

    Shoreline

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Shoreline Community College, ShorelineVeterinary assistant course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant at Shoreline Community College
    More details about Veterinary Assistant at Shoreline Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant at Shoreline Community College

  • Veterinary assistant courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Veterinary Assistant

    Community Colleges of Spokane

    Spokane

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Community Colleges of Spokane, SpokaneVeterinary assistant course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant at Community Colleges of Spokane
    More details about Veterinary Assistant at Community Colleges of Spokane
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant at Community Colleges of Spokane

  • Veterinary assistant courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Veterinary Assistant

    Lower Columbia College

    Longview

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lower Columbia College, LongviewVeterinary assistant course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant at Lower Columbia College
    More details about Veterinary Assistant at Lower Columbia College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant at Lower Columbia College

  • Vet tech apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Veterinary Assistant

    Cascade Veterinary Clinics Apprenticeship Program

    Wenatchee

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cascade Veterinary Clinics Apprenticeship Program, WenatcheeVet tech apprenticeshipIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant at Cascade Veterinary Clinics Apprenticeship Program
    More details about Veterinary Assistant at Cascade Veterinary Clinics Apprenticeship Program
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    33 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant at Cascade Veterinary Clinics Apprenticeship Program

How to pay for vet tech programs in Washington

WIOA funding can pay for vet tech programs in Washington

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for vet tech programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for vet tech programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Vet tech programs in Washington

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
11th of 13
most vet tech and veterinary assistant programs of any state, after California and Ohio
3rd

State comparisons use the same figures as the vet tech programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Vet tech programs in Seattle, Spokane, Bellingham and other Washington cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 more program is in 1 other area.

Other training in Washington

How vet tech programs compare with the rest of allied health: Allied health programs in Washington

Where the Washington vet tech program numbers come from

Which Washington vet tech programs are on this list?

These are the vet tech programs Washington approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Washington offers.

How the prices and results of Washington vet tech programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about vet tech programs in Washington

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List